Information about #FDF196 color

#FDF196 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #FDF196 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Full Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(253, 241, 150) (99.2% red, 94.5% green, 58.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 5 / 40 / 1 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#FDF196 is a maximally vivid yellow that floats near the light end of the scale. It is a natural fit for clean interfaces where content needs room to breathe. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Dark Cream (#FFF39A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Drover (#FBEB9B) and Milan (#F6F493).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(253, 241, 150)), which gives #FDF196 its character. If you plan to put text on a #FDF196 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 18.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 1.2:1. #FDF196 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#FDF196 color variations

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#FDF196 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #FDF196

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Dark Cream color link
Dark Cream

#FFF39A

Drover color link
Drover

#FBEB9B

Milan color link
Milan

#F6F493

Picasso color link
Picasso

#F8EA97

Soft Lemon color link
Soft Lemon

#FCF99C

Portafino color link
Portafino

#F4F09B

Pale Prim color link
Pale Prim

#F9F59F

Vis color link
Vis

#FFEFA1

#FDF196 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#FDF196
  • RGB253, 241, 150
  • CMYK0, 5, 40, 1
  • CSSrgb(253, 241, 150)
  • HSL53°, 96%, 79%
  • HSL Precise53.01°, 96.262%, 79.02%
  • HSV53°, 41%, 99%
  • HSB53°, 41%, 99%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.992
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.945
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.588
  • GLSLvec3(0.992, 0.945, 0.588)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.992, 0.945, 0.588, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.992, 0.945, 0.588)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB99.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB94.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB58.8%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDFDF196
  • DECIMAL ID16642454
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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