Candy Cane color: hex code #F7BFC2
Candy Cane has the hex code #F7BFC2. It is a very light, moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.9% red, 74.9% green and 76.1% blue (247, 191, 194).
Its hue angle is 357°, with 78% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 23% magenta, 21% yellow and 3% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.19:1).
Candy Cane (#F7BFC2) color codes
| HEX | #F7BFC2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(247, 191, 194) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.9%, 74.9%, 76.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(357, 78%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(357, 23%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 23%, 21%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.34, 20.49, 6.25) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.34, 21.42, 16.97) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(66.727, 60.934, 59.275) | |
| Decimal | 16236482 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Candy Cane, 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 #F7BFC2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.19:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F7BFC2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.19:1 | 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 #F7BFC2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c8c7c2Protanopia
no red cones#d5d1c1Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffbac0Tritanopia
no blue cones#cdcdcdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f7bfc2; }
.text { color: #f7bfc2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f7bfc2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(247 191 194 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f7bfc2, #f7d8bf); }Similar colors
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See #F7BFC2 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F7BFC2?
- #F7BFC2 is a very light, moderate red known as Candy Cane. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Candy Cane?
- The RGB value is 247, 191, 194: 247 red, 191 green and 194 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Candy Cane?
- The complementary color is #BFF7F4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F7BFC2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.19:1 and white text 1.59:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.