Casino Lights color: hex code #F9F2B3
Casino Lights has the hex code #F9F2B3. It is a very light, vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 97.6% red, 94.9% green and 70.2% blue (249, 242, 179).
Its hue angle is 54°, with 85% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 28% yellow and 2% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.38:1).
Casino Lights (#F9F2B3) color codes
| HEX | #F9F2B3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(249, 242, 179) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(97.6%, 94.9%, 70.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(54, 85%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(54, 28%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 28%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.7, -7.11, 31.33) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.7, 32.13, 102.79) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(78.956, 86.9, 55.253) | |
| Decimal | 16380595 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Casino Lights, 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 #F9F2B3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.38:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F9F2B3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.38:1 | 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 #F9F2B3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fdeeafProtanopia
no red cones#fff2b5Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffe9e1Tritanopia
no blue cones#f0f0f0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f9f2b3; }
.text { color: #f9f2b3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f9f2b3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(249 242 179 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f9f2b3, #ddf9b3); }Similar colors
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See #F9F2B3 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F9F2B3?
- #F9F2B3 is a very light, vivid yellow known as Casino Lights. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Casino Lights?
- The RGB value is 249, 242, 179: 249 red, 242 green and 179 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Casino Lights?
- The complementary color is #B3BAF9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F9F2B3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.38:1 and white text 1.14:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.