Chai Latte color: hex code #F9CBA0
Chai Latte has the hex code #F9CBA0. It is a light, vivid orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 97.6% red, 79.6% green and 62.7% blue (249, 203, 160).
Its hue angle is 29°, with 88% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 18% magenta, 36% yellow and 2% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.08:1).
Chai Latte (#F9CBA0) color codes
| HEX | #F9CBA0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(249, 203, 160) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(97.6%, 79.6%, 62.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(29, 88%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(29, 36%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 18%, 36%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.69, 10.49, 27.6) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.69, 29.52, 69.19) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(66.77, 65.393, 42.356) | |
| Decimal | 16370592 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Chai Latte, 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 #F9CBA0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.08:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F9CBA0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.08:1 | 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 #F9CBA0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dacd9dProtanopia
no red cones#e5d8a1Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffc1c0Tritanopia
no blue cones#d3d3d3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f9cba0; }
.text { color: #f9cba0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f9cba0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(249 203 160 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f9cba0, #f9f8a0); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Peach Puff.
See #F9CBA0 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F9CBA0?
- #F9CBA0 is a light, vivid orange known as Chai Latte. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Chai Latte?
- The RGB value is 249, 203, 160: 249 red, 203 green and 160 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Chai Latte?
- The complementary color is #A0CEF9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F9CBA0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.08:1 and white text 1.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.