Exclusive Elixir color: hex code #F9F1DD
Exclusive Elixir has the hex code #F9F1DD. It is a very light, moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 97.6% red, 94.5% green and 86.7% blue (249, 241, 221).
Its hue angle is 43°, with 70% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 11% yellow and 2% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.65:1).
Exclusive Elixir (#F9F1DD) color codes
| HEX | #F9F1DD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(249, 241, 221) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(97.6%, 94.5%, 86.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(43, 70%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(43, 11%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 11%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.28, -0.62, 10.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.28, 10.63, 93.37) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(83.572, 88.272, 81.028) | |
| Decimal | 16380381 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Exclusive Elixir, 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 #F9F1DD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.65:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F9F1DD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.65:1 | 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 #F9F1DD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f6f0dcProtanopia
no red cones#f8f2deDeuteranopia
no green cones#feeeebTritanopia
no blue cones#f1f1f1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f9f1dd; }
.text { color: #f9f1dd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f9f1dd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(249 241 221 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f9f1dd, #f3f9dd); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Eggshell.
See #F9F1DD on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F9F1DD?
- #F9F1DD is a very light, moderate orange known as Exclusive Elixir. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Exclusive Elixir?
- The RGB value is 249, 241, 221: 249 red, 241 green and 221 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Exclusive Elixir?
- The complementary color is #DDE5F9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F9F1DD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.65:1 and white text 1.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.