Cream (#FFFDD0)
The hex code for Cream is #FFFDD0. It is rgb(255, 253, 208) in RGB, hsl(57, 100%, 91%) in HSL, and about cmyk(0%, 1%, 18%, 0%) in CMYK — a lightest yellow. Black text is the more readable choice on this background.
#FFFDD0rgb(255, 253, 208)hsl(57, 100%, 91%)hsv(57, 18%, 100%)cmyk(0%, 1%, 18%, 0%)oklch(98.4% 0.058 105.3)lab(98.63% -4.61 21.90)lch(98.63% 22.38 101.89)Colors Closest to Cream
Cream is a registered color name. These are the named colors nearest to it, measured as CIE76 distance in CIELAB — a perceptual scale, so the ordering matches what the eye sees rather than how close the raw RGB numbers happen to sit.
Browse the full index of named colors A-Z or every yellow in the library.
#FFFDD0 Channel Values
How Cream breaks down in each color model. Hue is measured in degrees around the color wheel; saturation, lightness, and the CMYK inks are percentages.
| Model | Channels | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | R 255 · G 253 · B 208 | 8-bit channels as sent to the display |
| HSL | H 57° · S 100% · L 91% | Easiest model for building lighter and darker variants |
| HSV | H 57° · S 18% · V 100% | Matches the picker in most design tools |
| CMYK | C 0% · M 1% · Y 18% · K 0% | Approximate ink mix; confirm with an ICC profile before printing |
| Luminance | 1.04:1 vs white · 20.21:1 vs black | WCAG 2.2 relative-luminance contrast ratios |
Text Contrast & Accessibility
WCAG 2.2 contrast ratios for text on a Cream background. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1. Contrast is one check, not a full accessibility review.
Need a specific ratio against another background? Open #FFFDD0 in the contrast checker.
Colors That Go With Cream
Pairings derived from color-wheel relationships. The complementary color sits opposite Cream; analogous colors sit beside it; triadic and split-complementary sets spread evenly around the wheel. Select any swatch for its own breakdown.
Tints & Shades of Cream
Lighter tints and darker shades built by moving the lightness channel while holding hue and saturation, which is what you want for hover states, backgrounds, and text variants.
Want a full 50-950 ramp with semantic roles? Generate design tokens from #FFFDD0.
How Cream Looks with Color Vision Deficiency
Simulated with the Viénot, Brettel & Mollon LMS projection model. Anomalous types are rendered as partial versions of the matching dichromacy, which is an approximation rather than a per-person clinical model.
#FFFDD0#FDFDD0#FEFDD0#FEFED0#FEFDD0#FFF8F8#FFFAE9#FBFBFBUsing #FFFDD0 in Code
Copy-ready declarations for the places this color usually ends up.
--cream: #FFFDD0;background-color: #FFFDD0;colors: { 'cream': '#FFFDD0' }Color(red: 1.000, green: 0.992, blue: 0.816)<color name="cream">#FFFDD0</color>fill="#FFFDD0"More Yellow Colors
Cream sits in the yellowfamily. These are its neighbours across that family's full range, each with its own breakdown.
#FFFDD0 Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hex code for Cream?
The hex code for Cream is #FFFDD0. That is rgb(255, 253, 208) in RGB, hsl(57, 100%, 91%) in HSL, and approximately cmyk(0%, 1%, 18%, 0%) in CMYK.
What is the RGB value of #FFFDD0?
#FFFDD0 is rgb(255, 253, 208) — red 255, green 253, and blue 208 on the 0-255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of #FFFDD0?
#FFFDD0 converts to approximately cmyk(0%, 1%, 18%, 0%). CMYK output is a mathematical approximation for planning; confirm production print colors with your printer and ICC profile.
Should text on #FFFDD0 be black or white?
Black text is the more readable choice. #FFFDD0 scores 1.04:1 against white and 20.21:1 against black, and WCAG 2.2 asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal body text.
Can I write #FFFDD0 as a CSS color keyword?
No. #FFFDD0 is not one of the CSS color keywords, so it has to be written as a hex, rgb() or hsl() value. The closest keyword is lemonchiffon (#FFFACD) at a CIE76 distance of 1.42, which is below the threshold most people can see.
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