Wax Flower is a
warm light color with the hex code #FDC7AF.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
253, 199, 175 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 21%, 31%, 1% for print applications.
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Wax Flower
#FDC7AF
Wax Flower color values
- HEX
- #FDC7AF
- RGB
- 253, 199, 175
- HSL
- 18°, 95%, 84%
- CMYK
- 0, 21, 31, 1
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Wax Flower sits at 18° on the color wheel with 95% saturation and 84% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 95%, 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, Wax Flower is rendered as rgb(253, 199, 175), where the red channel dominates at 253, 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, Wax Flower translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 21M 31Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 21% magenta, 31% 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 Wax Flower
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #FDC7AF;
--brand-primary-rgb: 253, 199, 175;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#FDC7AF',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 21%
Y: 31%
K: 1%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(253, 199, 175)
rgba(253, 199, 175, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #FDC7AF?
#FDC7AF is Wax Flower, a warm light color with RGB values of 253, 199, 175. It has a hue of 18°, 95%
saturation, and 84% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #FDC7AF?
The RGB color code for #FDC7AF is rgb(253, 199, 175). This means it contains 253 red,
199 green, and 175 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Wax Flower a warm or cool color?
Wax Flower (#FDC7AF) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FDC7AF in CSS?
You can use #FDC7AF in CSS with:
background-color: #FDC7AF; or color: #FDC7AF; or as an RGB value: rgb(253, 199, 175). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 21%, 31%, 1%.