Gentle Glow color: hex code #F6E5B9
Gentle Glow has the hex code #F6E5B9. It is a very light, moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.5% red, 89.8% green and 72.5% blue (246, 229, 185).
Its hue angle is 43°, with 77% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 25% yellow and 4% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.83:1).
Gentle Glow (#F6E5B9) color codes
| HEX | #F6E5B9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(246, 229, 185) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.5%, 89.8%, 72.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(43, 77%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(43, 25%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 25%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.3, -0.89, 23.59) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.3, 23.61, 92.16) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(74.783, 79.136, 57.225) | |
| Decimal | 16180665 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Gentle Glow, 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 #F6E5B9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.83:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F6E5B9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.83:1 | 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 #F6E5B9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#efe3b6Protanopia
no red cones#f4e8baDeuteranopia
no green cones#ffded9Tritanopia
no blue cones#e6e6e6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f6e5b9; }
.text { color: #f6e5b9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f6e5b9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(246 229 185 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f6e5b9, #e9f6b9); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Wheat.
See #F6E5B9 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F6E5B9?
- #F6E5B9 is a very light, moderate orange known as Gentle Glow. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Gentle Glow?
- The RGB value is 246, 229, 185: 246 red, 229 green and 185 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Gentle Glow?
- The complementary color is #B9CAF6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F6E5B9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.83:1 and white text 1.25:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.