Color #FDF0BD Color / Colour Code #FDF0BD
This page shows the hex color code for color #fdf0bd (#FDF0BD). The colour is a yellow tone with 94% saturation and 87% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FDF0BD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FDF0BD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 18, 48, and 78 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 48, 168, and 288 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FDF0BD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 48 and saturation at 94%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 48 to 93 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 48 with its complement at 228 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #FDF0BD
Lightness variations at hue 48 and 94% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FDF0BD
Design Use Cases for #FDF0BD
High-Impact Accent
With 94% saturation, #FDF0BD is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Near-White Background
At 87% lightness, #FDF0BD is very close to white but carries a subtle yellow tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Attention & Optimism
#FDF0BD is in the yellow spectrum (hue 48). Yellow attracts attention faster than any other color. Use it for warning labels, featured content markers, star ratings, and tooltip backgrounds. Pair with dark text since yellow often fails contrast checks against white.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #FDF0BD (hue 48) to its complement at hue 228. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 78. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdf0bd, #bfcbfd);
CSS Code for #FDF0BD
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FDF0BD based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FDF0BD (#FDF0BD)
#FDF0BD is a yellow color (colour) with RGB channel values of 253 red, 240 green, and 189 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 48 degrees with 94% saturation and 87% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FDF0BD is 238/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 5% magenta, 25% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FDF0BD against white is 1.14:1 and against black is 18.38:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.38:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #BFCBFD creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FDF0BD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FDD1BF and #EAFDBF, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #FDF0BD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FDF0BD?
- #FDF0BD is Color #FDF0BD, a yellow color (colour) with RGB(253, 240, 189), HSL(48, 94%, 87%), and CMYK(0%, 5%, 25%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 238/255.
- Is #FDF0BD accessible for text?
- Against white, #FDF0BD has a contrast ratio of 1.14:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.38:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FDF0BD?
- The complementary colour is #BFCBFD (hue 228). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FDD1BF and #EAFDBF. The triadic palette adds #BFFDF1 and #F1BFFD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FDF0BD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fdf0bd; or rgb(253, 240, 189); or hsl(48, 94%, 87%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 48 94% 87%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.