Barley White

Q: How do I use #FDF4CE in CSS?

You can use #FDF4CE in CSS with: background-color: #FDF4CE; or color: #FDF4CE; or as an RGB value: rgb(253, 244, 206). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 4%, 19%, 1%.

#FDF4CE

Barley White is a warm light color with the hex code #FDF4CE. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 253, 244, 206 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 4%, 19%, 1% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Barley White color values

HEX: #FDF4CE
RGB: 253, 244, 206
HSL: 49°, 92%, 90%
CMYK: 0, 4, 19, 1

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Barley White sits at 49° on the color wheel with 92% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 92%, 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, Barley White is rendered as rgb(253, 244, 206), where the red channel dominates at 253, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Barley White translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 4M 19Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 19% 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 Barley White

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #FDF4CE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 253, 244, 206;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#FDF4CE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 4%
Y: 19%
K: 1%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(253, 244, 206)
rgba(253, 244, 206, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 49° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #FDF4CE?

#FDF4CE is Barley White, a warm light color with RGB values of 253, 244, 206. It has a hue of 49°, 92% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #FDF4CE?

The RGB color code for #FDF4CE is rgb(253, 244, 206). This means it contains 253 red, 244 green, and 206 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Barley White a warm or cool color?

Barley White (#FDF4CE) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #FDF4CE in CSS?

You can use #FDF4CE in CSS with: background-color: #FDF4CE; or color: #FDF4CE; or as an RGB value: rgb(253, 244, 206). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 4%, 19%, 1%.