Codes & values
- Color Name
Cream - Color ID
KDF-C-16776656 - HEX
#FFFDD0 - RGB
rgb(255, 253, 208) - RGBA
rgba(255, 253, 208, 1) - HSL
hsl(57, 100%, 91%) - HSLA
hsla(57, 100%, 91%, 1) - HSV / HSB
hsv(57, 18%, 100%) - CMYK
cmyk(0%, 1%, 18%, 0%) - Light / Dark
light
Quick answers
- What is the HEX code for Cream?
- #FFFDD0
- What is Cream RGB?
- rgb(255, 253, 208)
- What is Cream HSL?
- hsl(57, 100%, 91%)
- What is Cream CMYK?
- cmyk(0%, 1%, 18%, 0%)
What is Cream?
Cream is a curated yellow family color at #FFFDD0. It appears in our library with tags for background, interior, web. This shade classifies as light — best as backgrounds, soft UI fills, or pastel accents. Temperature lean: warm — energetic, inviting, and closer to red/orange/yellow on the wheel..
Cream HEX code
The HEX code for Cream is #FFFDD0. Paste it into CSS as color: #FFFDD0; or background-color: #FFFDD0;. Design tools accept the same six-digit value without the # prefix (fffdd0).
Cream RGB
Cream in RGB is rgb(255, 253, 208) (channels R 255, G 253, B 208). Use RGB when you need opacity via rgba(255, 253, 208, 1).
Cream HSL & HSV
HSL is hsl(57, 100%, 91%) — useful for generating lighter/darker variants by adjusting lightness. HSV/HSB is hsv(57, 18%, 100%), closer to how many digital pickers expose hue, saturation, and brightness.
Cream CMYK
Approximate CMYK for Cream is cmyk(0%, 1%, 18%, 0%). Screen HEX/RGB values are device-dependent; for print, always soft-proof in your print profile rather than relying on a web conversion alone.
Shades of Cream
Darker shades (mixed toward black): #D5D3AD, #AAA98B, #807F68, #555445, #2A2A23. Use deeper shades for hover states, borders, and dark-mode accents.
Tints of Cream
Lighter tints (mixed toward white): #FFFDD8, #FFFEE0, #FFFEE8, #FFFEEF, #FFFFF7. Tints work well for soft backgrounds, chips, and secondary buttons.
Colors that go with Cream
Complementary pairing: #FFFDD0, #D0D2FF. Analogous neighbors: #FFE6D0, #FFFDD0, #E9FFD0. Triadic accents: #FFFDD0, #D0FFFD, #FDD0FF. Always check text contrast when pairing.
Cream color combinations
A practical combo: primary #FFFDD0, complementary accent #D0D2FF, and a neutral charcoal or off-white for text and surfaces. Split-complementary options: #FFFDD0, #D0E9FF, #E6D0FF.
Cream in web design
Yellow highlights and warnings need careful contrast — prefer dark text on yellow, or use gold/amber variants for luxury without eye strain.
Cream in branding
Gold and yellow brands feel optimistic or luxurious depending on saturation — champagne gold vs traffic yellow. Contrast vs white is 1.04:1 (better as a large accent or background than small body text); vs black 20.21:1.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HEX code for Cream?
- Cream: #FFFDD0.
- What is Cream RGB?
- Cream: rgb(255, 253, 208).
- What is Cream HSL?
- Cream: hsl(57, 100%, 91%).
- What is Cream CMYK?
- Cream: cmyk(0%, 1%, 18%, 0%).
- What colors go with Cream?
- Try complementary #FFFDD0, #D0D2FF or analogous #FFE6D0, #FFFDD0, #E9FFD0.
- Is Cream good for text on white?
- Not ideal for small body text (1.04:1). Use as a large heading, button, or background instead.
Accessibility snapshot
Contrast vs white: 1.04:1 (prefer large accent or background). Contrast vs black: 20.21:1. Complementary swatch: #FFFDD0, #D0D2FF.
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