RAL 9001 Cream

#FDF4E3

RAL color

Cream (#FDF4E3) is a very light, warm off-white from the RAL Classic system, one of the most widely used whites in architecture and design for its approachable, non-glaring warmth. Used universally in interior wall finishes, window frames, domestic appliances, and exterior cladding, it softens the clinical harshness of pure white while maintaining brightness. Cream tones are universally associated with warmth, comfort, and classic domestic interiors.

Color Values

HEX

#FDF4E3

RGB

253, 244, 227

HSL

39.2, 86.7%, 94.1%

HSV

39.2, 10.3%, 99.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 3.6%, 10.3%, 0.8%

OKLCH

0.9696 0.0244 83.4

Properties

Color Psychology

Light oranges like peach and apricot radiate friendliness, comfort, and gentle optimism. They are psychologically soothing and feel approachable without being overly stimulating. These tones often appear in hospitality and food branding to suggest warmth and welcome.

Design Usage

Soft oranges make excellent card backgrounds and notification banners that need attention without alarm. They are popular in onboarding flows and empty-state illustrations to create a welcoming atmosphere. Pair them with slate gray text and white surfaces for a clean, modern look.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #FDF4E3;
color: #FDF4E3;
border-color: #FDF4E3;
Nearest Tailwind: Amber 50 #FFFBEB

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.09:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

19.23:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FDF4E3?

RGB(253, 244, 227) · HSL(39.2, 86.7%, 94.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 3.6%, 10.3%, 0.8%)

Does #FDF4E3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.09:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #FDF4E3?

Use 000000 text on a #FDF4E3 background; contrast on black is 19.23:1.