Dwindling Dandelion color: hex code #F9E9D6
Dwindling Dandelion has the hex code #F9E9D6. It is a very light, moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 97.6% red, 91.4% green and 83.9% blue (249, 233, 214).
Its hue angle is 33°, with 74% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 14% yellow and 2% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.65:1).
Dwindling Dandelion (#F9E9D6) color codes
| HEX | #F9E9D6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(249, 233, 214) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(97.6%, 91.4%, 83.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(33, 74%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(33, 14%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 14%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.13, 2.35, 11.18) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.13, 11.43, 78.12) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(80.343, 83.274, 75.446) | |
| Decimal | 16378326 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Dwindling Dandelion, 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 #F9E9D6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.65:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F9E9D6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.65:1 | 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 #F9E9D6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#efe9d5Protanopia
no red cones#f3edd6Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffe5e4Tritanopia
no blue cones#ebebebAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f9e9d6; }
.text { color: #f9e9d6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f9e9d6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(249 233 214 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f9e9d6, #f8f9d6); }Similar colors
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See #F9E9D6 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F9E9D6?
- #F9E9D6 is a very light, moderate orange known as Dwindling Dandelion. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Dwindling Dandelion?
- The RGB value is 249, 233, 214: 249 red, 233 green and 214 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Dwindling Dandelion?
- The complementary color is #D6E6F9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F9E9D6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.65:1 and white text 1.19:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.