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Ivory Invitation

#FDF4D9

RGB 253, 244, 217 · HSL 45°, 90%, 92% · CMYK 0, 4, 14, 1

Ivory Invitation is #FDF4D9 in HEX — rgb(253, 244, 217), hsl(45°, 90%, 92%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 14%, 1%).

Ivory Invitation pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 90%, 92%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#FDF4D9

RGB253, 244, 217

HSL45°, 90%, 92%

HSV45°, 14%, 99%

CMYK0, 4, 14, 1

Decimal16643289

CSS RGBrgb(253, 244, 217)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 90%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Ivory Invitation 310A-1

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Lily DE5434

ΔE 0.6 · #FEF5DB

Vista Paint

Lunar Luxury K-527

ΔE 0.9 · #FBF2D6

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Lilly 853

ΔE 1.1 · #FAF4D9

Dulux

Easter Morning SP2B2

ΔE 1.5 · #F9F0D4

Valspar

Saffron Ivory 7003-21

ΔE 1.5 · #F9F1D8

Benjamin Moore

Lightning 2019-70

ΔE 1.7 · #FCF7DC

IKEA

IKEA041 41

ΔE 1.9 · #F9EFD6

PPG

Soft Cream 1205-2

ΔE 2.4 · #F5EFD6

Kilz

White Peony TB-04

ΔE 3.5 · #F5EDD7

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Meringue SW7561

ΔE 3.9 · #F5EACC

Farrow & Ball

Tallow 203

ΔE 4 · #FDEDD7

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 4.5 · #EEEACD

Colorhouse

Air .04 Air-04

ΔE 4.6 · #FFF5D1

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 7.2 · #F2ECDE

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 11.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

91/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#FDF4D9

#D8E1FD

Analogous

#FDE1D8

#FDF4D9

#F4FDD8

Triadic

#FDF4D9

#D8FDF4

#F4D8FD

Split-Complementary

#FDF4D9

#D8F4FD

#E1D8FD

Tetradic

#FDF4D9

#D8FDE1

#D8E1FD

#FDD8F4

Monochromatic

#F5CA47

#F9DF90

#FDF4D9

#FEF8E7

Rectangle

#FDF4D9

#E1FDD8

#D8E1FD

#F4D8FD

Compound

#FDF4D9

#F4FDD8

#D8E1FD

#E1D8FD

Variations

Lighter

#FDF6E0

#FCF7E9

#FCFAF3

Darker

#FBDB7C

#FEBF04

#967100

Saturation

#F0EDE5

#FDF4D8

#FEF4D7

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.10:1

Fail

vs Black

19.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDF4D9

#FCF5DA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDF4D9

#F6F6DD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDF4D9

#FFF0F3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Ivory Invitation brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#FDE4BE

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#FDF4D9

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#EAE9E2

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEECE7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#8EA7F0

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #FDF4D9;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDF4D9;

CSS Variable

--color-ivory-invitation: #FDF4D9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ivory-invitation': '#FDF4D9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDF4D9] text-[#FDF4D9]

SCSS

$ivory-invitation: #FDF4D9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDF4D9?

#FDF4D9 is Ivory Invitation, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FDF4D9 warm or cool?

Ivory Invitation reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Ivory Invitation?

Ivory Invitation works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Ivory Invitation?

Ivory Invitation pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Ivory Invitation?

You can download Ivory Invitation on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Ivory Invitation?

The hex code is #FDF4D9. In RGB it's 253, 244, 217, and in HSL it's 45°, 90%, 92%.

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