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Cornsilk

Hex Code #FDF5DA

Color Analysis Summary

Color #FDF5DA, historically referred to as Cornsilk, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 99% red, 96% green, and 85% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 253, Green: 245, and Blue: 218. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #FDF5DA. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 46°, a saturation of 90%, and a lightness index of 92%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 99%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #FDF5DA into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)253, 245, 218
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)46°, 90%, 92%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)46°, 14%, 99%
CSS Valuergb(253, 245, 218)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.09:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background19.25:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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