Gin Fizz color: hex code #F8EACA
Gin Fizz has the hex code #F8EACA. It is a very light, moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 97.3% red, 91.8% green and 79.2% blue (248, 234, 202).
Its hue angle is 42°, with 77% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 19% yellow and 3% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.61:1).
Gin Fizz (#F8EACA) color codes
| HEX | #F8EACA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(248, 234, 202) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(97.3%, 91.8%, 79.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(42, 77%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(42, 19%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 19%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.04, -0.32, 17.26) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.04, 17.27, 91.05) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(78.795, 83.068, 67.749) | |
| Decimal | 16313034 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Gin Fizz, 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 #F8EACA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.61:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F8EACA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.61:1 | 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 #F8EACA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f2e9c8Protanopia
no red cones#f6edcbDeuteranopia
no green cones#ffe4e1Tritanopia
no blue cones#ebebebAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f8eaca; }
.text { color: #f8eaca; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f8eaca; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(248 234 202 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f8eaca, #eff8ca); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Papaya Whip.
See #F8EACA on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F8EACA?
- #F8EACA is a very light, moderate orange known as Gin Fizz. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Gin Fizz?
- The RGB value is 248, 234, 202: 248 red, 234 green and 202 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Gin Fizz?
- The complementary color is #CAD8F8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F8EACA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.61:1 and white text 1.19:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.