Biscuit color: hex code #FEEDCA
Biscuit has the hex code #FEEDCA. It is a very light, vivid orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 99.6% red, 92.9% green and 79.2% blue (254, 237, 202).
Its hue angle is 40°, with 96% saturation and 89% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 20% yellow and 0% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.18:1).
Biscuit (#FEEDCA) color codes
| HEX | #FEEDCA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(254, 237, 202) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(99.6%, 92.9%, 79.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(40, 96%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(40, 20%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 20%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.27, 0.32, 19.05) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.27, 19.06, 89.02) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(81.818, 85.905, 68.137) | |
| Decimal | 16707018 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Biscuit, 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 #FEEDCA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.18:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FEEDCA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.18:1 | 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 #FEEDCA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f6ecc8Protanopia
no red cones#faf0cbDeuteranopia
no green cones#ffe7e3Tritanopia
no blue cones#eeeeeeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #feedca; }
.text { color: #feedca; }
.border { border: 2px solid #feedca; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(254 237 202 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #feedca, #f5feca); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Blanched Almond.
See #FEEDCA on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FEEDCA?
- #FEEDCA is a very light, vivid orange known as Biscuit. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Biscuit?
- The RGB value is 254, 237, 202: 254 red, 237 green and 202 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Biscuit?
- The complementary color is #CADBFE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FEEDCA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.18:1 and white text 1.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.