Grim White color: hex code #F6F1F4
Grim White has the hex code #F6F1F4. It is a very light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.5% red, 94.5% green and 95.7% blue (246, 241, 244).
Its hue angle is 324°, with 22% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 1% yellow and 4% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.81:1).
Grim White (#F6F1F4) color codes
| HEX | #F6F1F4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(246, 241, 244) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.5%, 94.5%, 95.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(324, 22%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(324, 2%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 1%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.6, 2.19, -0.85) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.6, 2.35, 338.79) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(85.788, 89.035, 98.236) | |
| Decimal | 16183796 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Grim White, 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 #F6F1F4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.81:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F6F1F4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.81:1 | 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 #F6F1F4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f1f2f4Protanopia
no red cones#f2f3f4Deuteranopia
no green cones#f7f1f2Tritanopia
no blue cones#f2f2f2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f6f1f4; }
.text { color: #f6f1f4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f6f1f4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(246 241 244 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f6f1f4, #f6f1f2); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Snow White.
See #F6F1F4 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F6F1F4?
- #F6F1F4 is a very light, grayish rose known as Grim White. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Grim White?
- The RGB value is 246, 241, 244: 246 red, 241 green and 244 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Grim White?
- The complementary color is #F1F6F3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F6F1F4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.81:1 and white text 1.12:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.