Fondue
Also known as: Lemon Chiffon Pie , Spring Buttercup , Seduction , Banana Custard
Fondue is what happens when yellow turns pale and vivid. The effect is bright and alert, made for cheerful branding and kids' apps. Reach for a white companion shade to give Fondue maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (19.03:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Fondue color codes
- HEX
- #FDF5C4
- RGB
- rgb(253, 245, 196)
- RGBA
- rgba(253, 245, 196, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(52, 93%, 88%)
- HSV
- hsv(52, 23%, 99%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 3%, 23%, 1%)
- LAB
- lab(96.3 -2.8 24.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(96.4% 0.064 99.8)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: lemonchiffon #FFFACD · ΔE 1.7
- RAL 9012: Clean room white #FFFDE6 · ΔE 7.6 · 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 Fondue 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. It turns 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Fondue
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Fondue by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.10:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 19.03:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Fondue background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Fondue
Fondue with its complement
Soft neighbors of Fondue
Fondue triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Blond #FAF0BE · ΔE 1.2
- Jasmine #FFF4BB · ΔE 2.0
- Bullet Hell #FAF1C8 · ΔE 2.2
- Silk Star #F5EEC6 · ΔE 2.6
- Glowlight #FFF6B9 · ΔE 2.7
- Sunbeam #F5EDB2 · ΔE 2.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Fondue is closest to Cloud Break .
FAQ
Fondue FAQs
What color is Fondue?
Fondue is a light yellow with the hex code #FDF5C4. In HSL terms it has a hue of 52°, 93% saturation, and 88% lightness.
What is the hex code for Fondue?
The hex code for Fondue is #FDF5C4. In RGB it's rgb(253, 245, 196), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 3%, 23%, 1%).
What colors go well with Fondue?
Fondue pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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