Dipped in Cream color: hex code #FCF6EB
Dipped in Cream has the hex code #FCF6EB. It is a very light, moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98.8% red, 96.5% green and 92.2% blue (252, 246, 235).
Its hue angle is 39°, with 74% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 7% yellow and 1% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.52:1).
Dipped in Cream (#FCF6EB) color codes
| HEX | #FCF6EB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(252, 246, 235) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98.8%, 96.5%, 92.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(39, 74%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(39, 7%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 7%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.07, 0.14, 5.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.07, 5.99, 88.67) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(88.094, 92.606, 91.815) | |
| Decimal | 16578283 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Dipped in Cream, 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 #FCF6EB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.52:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FCF6EB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.52:1 | 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 #FCF6EB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f9f6eaProtanopia
no red cones#fbf7ebDeuteranopia
no green cones#fff4f3Tritanopia
no blue cones#f7f7f7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fcf6eb; }
.text { color: #fcf6eb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fcf6eb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(252 246 235 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fcf6eb, #f9fceb); }Similar colors
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See #FCF6EB on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FCF6EB?
- #FCF6EB is a very light, moderate orange known as Dipped in Cream. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Dipped in Cream?
- The RGB value is 252, 246, 235: 252 red, 246 green and 235 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Dipped in Cream?
- The complementary color is #EBF1FC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FCF6EB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.52:1 and white text 1.08:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.