Flickering Firefly color: hex code #F8F6E6
Flickering Firefly has the hex code #F8F6E6. It is a very light, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 97.3% red, 96.5% green and 90.2% blue (248, 246, 230).
Its hue angle is 53°, with 56% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 7% yellow and 3% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.32:1).
Flickering Firefly (#F8F6E6) color codes
| HEX | #F8F6E6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(248, 246, 230) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(97.3%, 96.5%, 90.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(53, 56%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(53, 7%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 7%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.65, -2.05, 7.93) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.65, 8.19, 104.49) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(85.948, 91.582, 87.997) | |
| Decimal | 16316134 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Flickering Firefly, 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 #F8F6E6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.32:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F8F6E6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.32:1 | 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 #F8F6E6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f9f5e5Protanopia
no red cones#faf6e6Deuteranopia
no green cones#fbf4f1Tritanopia
no blue cones#f5f5f5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f8f6e6; }
.text { color: #f8f6e6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f8f6e6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(248 246 230 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f8f6e6, #f1f8e6); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Ivory.
See #F8F6E6 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F8F6E6?
- #F8F6E6 is a very light, moderate yellow known as Flickering Firefly. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Flickering Firefly?
- The RGB value is 248, 246, 230: 248 red, 246 green and 230 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Flickering Firefly?
- The complementary color is #E6E8F8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F8F6E6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.32:1 and white text 1.09:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.