Ancient Scroll color: hex code #F0E4D1
Ancient Scroll has the hex code #F0E4D1. It is a very light, moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 94.1% red, 89.4% green and 82% blue (240, 228, 209).
Its hue angle is 37°, with 51% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 5% magenta, 13% yellow and 6% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.72:1).
Ancient Scroll (#F0E4D1) color codes
| HEX | #F0E4D1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(240, 228, 209) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(94.1%, 89.4%, 82%) | |
| HSL | hsl(37, 51%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(37, 13%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 5%, 13%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.06, 0.95, 10.73) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.06, 10.77, 84.93) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(75.186, 78.617, 71.523) | |
| Decimal | 15787217 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Ancient Scroll, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #F0E4D1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.72:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F0E4D1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.72:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #F0E4D1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e9e4d0Protanopia
no red cones#ece7d1Deuteranopia
no green cones#f6e0dfTritanopia
no blue cones#e5e5e5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f0e4d1; }
.text { color: #f0e4d1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f0e4d1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(240 228 209 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f0e4d1, #ecf0d1); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Antique White.
See #F0E4D1 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F0E4D1?
- #F0E4D1 is a very light, moderate orange known as Ancient Scroll. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Ancient Scroll?
- The RGB value is 240, 228, 209: 240 red, 228 green and 209 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Ancient Scroll?
- The complementary color is #D1DDF0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F0E4D1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.72:1 and white text 1.26:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.