Fondue
Also known as: Lemon Chiffon Pie, Spring Buttercup, Seduction, Banana Custard
As a pale take on yellow, Fondue carries cheerful and optimistic energy that suits highlights and warnings and cheerful branding. 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 Fondue
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.10:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 19.03:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Fondue background: #000000
Palettes featuring Fondue
Fondue with its complement
Soft neighbors of Fondue
Fondue triad
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.
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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