Hint of Orange color: hex code #F8E6D9
Hint of Orange has the hex code #F8E6D9. It is a very light, moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 97.3% red, 90.2% green and 85.1% blue (248, 230, 217).
Its hue angle is 25°, with 69% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 13% yellow and 3% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.31:1).
Hint of Orange (#F8E6D9) color codes
| HEX | #F8E6D9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(248, 230, 217) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(97.3%, 90.2%, 85.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(25, 69%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(25, 13%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 13%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.38, 4, 8.53) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.38, 9.43, 64.87) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(79.532, 81.561, 77.185) | |
| Decimal | 16312025 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Hint of Orange, 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 #F8E6D9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F8E6D9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.31:1 | 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 #F8E6D9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ebe7d8Protanopia
no red cones#f0ebd9Deuteranopia
no green cones#fee3e2Tritanopia
no blue cones#e9e9e9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f8e6d9; }
.text { color: #f8e6d9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f8e6d9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(248 230 217 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f8e6d9, #f8f6d9); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Almond.
See #F8E6D9 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F8E6D9?
- #F8E6D9 is a very light, moderate orange known as Hint of Orange. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Hint of Orange?
- The RGB value is 248, 230, 217: 248 red, 230 green and 217 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Hint of Orange?
- The complementary color is #D9EBF8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F8E6D9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.31:1 and white text 1.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.