Honied White color: hex code #FCEFD1
Honied White has the hex code #FCEFD1. It is a very light, vivid orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98.8% red, 93.7% green and 82% blue (252, 239, 209).
Its hue angle is 42°, with 88% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 5% magenta, 17% yellow and 1% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.41:1).
Honied White (#FCEFD1) color codes
| HEX | #FCEFD1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(252, 239, 209) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98.8%, 93.7%, 82%) | |
| HSL | hsl(42, 88%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(42, 17%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 5%, 17%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.75, -0.39, 16.1) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.75, 16.1, 91.39) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(82.519, 87.033, 72.761) | |
| Decimal | 16576465 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Honied 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 #FCEFD1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.41:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FCEFD1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.41:1 | 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 #FCEFD1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f7eecfProtanopia
no red cones#faf1d2Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffeae6Tritanopia
no blue cones#f0f0f0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fcefd1; }
.text { color: #fcefd1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fcefd1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(252 239 209 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fcefd1, #f3fcd1); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Papaya Whip.
See #FCEFD1 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FCEFD1?
- #FCEFD1 is a very light, vivid orange known as Honied White. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Honied White?
- The RGB value is 252, 239, 209: 252 red, 239 green and 209 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Honied White?
- The complementary color is #D1DEFC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FCEFD1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.41:1 and white text 1.14:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.