Blanc Cassé color: hex code #F1EEE2
Blanc Cassé has the hex code #F1EEE2. It is a very light, desaturated yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 94.5% red, 93.3% green and 88.6% blue (241, 238, 226).
Its hue angle is 48°, with 35% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 6% yellow and 5% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.07:1).
Blanc Cassé (#F1EEE2) color codes
| HEX | #F1EEE2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(241, 238, 226) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(94.5%, 93.3%, 88.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(48, 35%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(48, 6%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 6%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.03, -1.05, 6.16) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.03, 6.25, 99.69) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(80.576, 85.341, 84.164) | |
| Decimal | 15855330 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Blanc Cassé, 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 #F1EEE2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F1EEE2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.07:1 | 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 #F1EEE2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f1ede1Protanopia
no red cones#f2eee2Deuteranopia
no green cones#f4eceaTritanopia
no blue cones#eeeeeeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f1eee2; }
.text { color: #f1eee2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f1eee2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(241 238 226 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f1eee2, #ecf1e2); }Similar colors
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See #F1EEE2 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F1EEE2?
- #F1EEE2 is a very light, desaturated yellow known as Blanc Cassé. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Blanc Cassé?
- The RGB value is 241, 238, 226: 241 red, 238 green and 226 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Blanc Cassé?
- The complementary color is #E2E5F1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F1EEE2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.07:1 and white text 1.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.