Cream Brulee

Q: How do I use #FAE09E in CSS?

You can use #FAE09E in CSS with: background-color: #FAE09E; or color: #FAE09E; or as an RGB value: rgb(250, 224, 158). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 10%, 37%, 2%.

#FAE09E

Cream Brulee is a warm light color with the hex code #FAE09E. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 250, 224, 158 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 10%, 37%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cream Brulee color values

HEX: #FAE09E
RGB: 250, 224, 158
HSL: 43°, 90%, 80%
CMYK: 0, 10, 37, 2

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cream Brulee sits at 43° on the color wheel with 90% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 90%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Cream Brulee is rendered as rgb(250, 224, 158), where the red channel dominates at 250, giving the color a clear red cast. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Cream Brulee translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 10M 37Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 10% magenta, 37% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Cream Brulee

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #FAE09E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 250, 224, 158;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#FAE09E',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 10%
Y: 37%
K: 2%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(250, 224, 158)
rgba(250, 224, 158, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 43° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #FAE09E?

#FAE09E is Cream Brulee, a warm light color with RGB values of 250, 224, 158. It has a hue of 43°, 90% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #FAE09E?

The RGB color code for #FAE09E is rgb(250, 224, 158). This means it contains 250 red, 224 green, and 158 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cream Brulee a warm or cool color?

Cream Brulee (#FAE09E) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #FAE09E in CSS?

You can use #FAE09E in CSS with: background-color: #FAE09E; or color: #FAE09E; or as an RGB value: rgb(250, 224, 158). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 10%, 37%, 2%.