Warm white color

A cozy white with a yellow, creamy undertone. It is one of the most popular choices for walls, kitchen cabinets and LED lighting in American homes.

Also known as: Soft white.

Warm white · #FDF4DC

About warm white

Warm white (#FDF4DC) is a warm, light, highly saturated color. It belongs to the whites family. It mixes 253 red, 244 green and 220 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in wall paint, kitchens, lighting.

Warm white shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Warm white color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Lavender mist

AnalogousClose to: Misty rose, Beige

TriadicClose to: Honeydew, Pastel lilac

Split complementaryClose to: Alice blue, Lavender mist

TetradicClose to: Honeydew, Lavender mist, Pastel pink

Warm white color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Warm white

Analogous palette · Warm white

Complementary palette · Warm white

Triadic palette · Warm white

With neutrals palette · Warm white

With an accent palette · Warm white

Warm white contrast with text

White textContrast 1.1:1 · Not recommended

Black textContrast 19.2:1 · AAA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --warm-white: #FDF4DC;
  --warm-white-rgb: 253, 244, 220;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--warm-white); }
.text { color: var(--warm-white); }

Colors similar to warm white

Beige Antique white Eggshell Old lace Champagne Ecru Oyster white Ivory Pearl Linen

Themed palettes with this color

More whites

White Ivory Cream Bone Off-white Snow white Pearl Alabaster Linen White smoke Vanilla Eggshell Antique white Ecru Floral white Old lace Magnolia Mint cream Honeydew Oyster white

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for warm white?

The hex code for warm white is #FDF4DC. In RGB it is rgb(253, 244, 220), in HSL hsl(44, 89%, 93%) and in CMYK 0, 4, 13, 1.

What is the complementary color of warm white?

Its complement on the color wheel is #DCE5FD, close to lavender mist. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on warm white?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 1.1:1, while with black it is 19.2:1.