Candle in the Wind color: hex code #F9EBBF
Candle in the Wind has the hex code #F9EBBF. It is a very light, vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 97.6% red, 92.2% green and 74.9% blue (249, 235, 191).
Its hue angle is 46°, with 83% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 23% yellow and 2% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.66:1).
Candle in the Wind (#F9EBBF) color codes
| HEX | #F9EBBF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(249, 235, 191) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(97.6%, 92.2%, 74.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(46, 83%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(46, 23%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 23%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.15, -2.02, 23.1) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.15, 23.19, 94.99) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(78.179, 83.32, 61.244) | |
| Decimal | 16378815 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Candle in the Wind, 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 #F9EBBF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.66:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F9EBBF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.66:1 | 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 #F9EBBF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f5e9bcProtanopia
no red cones#f9edc0Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffe4dfTritanopia
no blue cones#ebebebAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f9ebbf; }
.text { color: #f9ebbf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f9ebbf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(249 235 191 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f9ebbf, #eaf9bf); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Vanilla.
See #F9EBBF on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F9EBBF?
- #F9EBBF is a very light, vivid yellow known as Candle in the Wind. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Candle in the Wind?
- The RGB value is 249, 235, 191: 249 red, 235 green and 191 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Candle in the Wind?
- The complementary color is #BFCDF9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F9EBBF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.66:1 and white text 1.19:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.