Fresh Snow color: hex code #F6EFE1
Fresh Snow has the hex code #F6EFE1. It is a very light, moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.5% red, 93.7% green and 88.2% blue (246, 239, 225).
Its hue angle is 40°, with 54% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 9% yellow and 4% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.35:1).
Fresh Snow (#F6EFE1) color codes
| HEX | #F6EFE1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(246, 239, 225) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.5%, 93.7%, 88.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(40, 54%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(40, 9%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 9%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.64, -0.01, 7.6) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.64, 7.6, 90.06) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(82.462, 86.763, 83.622) | |
| Decimal | 16183265 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Fresh Snow, 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 #F6EFE1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.35:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F6EFE1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.35:1 | 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 #F6EFE1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f3eee0Protanopia
no red cones#f5f0e1Deuteranopia
no green cones#faecebTritanopia
no blue cones#f0f0f0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f6efe1; }
.text { color: #f6efe1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f6efe1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(246 239 225 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f6efe1, #f3f6e1); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Old Lace.
See #F6EFE1 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F6EFE1?
- #F6EFE1 is a very light, moderate orange known as Fresh Snow. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Fresh Snow?
- The RGB value is 246, 239, 225: 246 red, 239 green and 225 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Fresh Snow?
- The complementary color is #E1E8F6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F6EFE1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.35:1 and white text 1.14:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.