Cheesecake
Also known as: Rice Paper, Country Summer, Spring Heat, Sweet Butter
Cheesecake is what happens when yellow turns pale and vivid. The effect is bright and alert, made for summer palettes and highlights and warnings. For contrast, pair it with a white from its complementary palette below. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (20.19:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Cheesecake color codes
- HEX
- #FFFCDA
- RGB
- rgb(255, 252, 218)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 252, 218, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(55, 100%, 93%)
- HSV
- hsv(55, 15%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 1%, 15%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(98.5 -3.1 16.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(98.5% 0.044 103.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightyellow#FFFFE0 · ΔE 1.5
- RAL 9012 — Clean room white#FFFDE6 · ΔE 3.5 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Cheesecake works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings — warmer under evening light.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Cheesecake
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Cheesecake by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.04:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 20.19:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Cheesecake background: #000000
Palettes featuring Cheesecake
Cheesecake with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cheesecake
Cheesecake triad
Similar colors
- Parmesan#FFFFDD · ΔE 1.3
- Warm Light#FFF9D8 · ΔE 1.4
- Lit#FFFED8 · ΔE 1.5
- Moon Glow#F5F3CE · ΔE 2.2
- Transcendence#F8F4D8 · ΔE 2.4
- Buttermilk#FFFEE4 · ΔE 2.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cheesecake is closest to Cotton Ball.
Cheesecake FAQs
What color is Cheesecake?
Cheesecake is a light yellow with the hex code #FFFCDA. In HSL terms it has a hue of 55°, 100% saturation, and 93% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cheesecake?
The hex code for Cheesecake is #FFFCDA. In RGB it's rgb(255, 252, 218), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 1%, 15%, 0%).
What colors go well with Cheesecake?
Cheesecake pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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