Imperial Ivory color: hex code #F1E8D2
Imperial Ivory has the hex code #F1E8D2. It is a very light, moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 94.5% red, 91% green and 82.4% blue (241, 232, 210).
Its hue angle is 43°, with 53% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 13% yellow and 5% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.21:1).
Imperial Ivory (#F1E8D2) color codes
| HEX | #F1E8D2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(241, 232, 210) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(94.5%, 91%, 82.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(43, 53%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(43, 13%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 13%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.16, -0.58, 11.79) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.16, 11.8, 92.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(76.764, 81.068, 72.564) | |
| Decimal | 15853778 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Imperial Ivory, 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 #F1E8D2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.21:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F1E8D2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.21:1 | 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 #F1E8D2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eee7d1Protanopia
no red cones#f0ead3Deuteranopia
no green cones#f7e4e2Tritanopia
no blue cones#e8e8e8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f1e8d2; }
.text { color: #f1e8d2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f1e8d2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(241 232 210 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f1e8d2, #eaf1d2); }Similar colors
#efe6d1White Warm Wool#f0e9d1Fuzzy Sheep#f0ead6Eggshell#f1e8d6Fusilli#ebe5d0Cauliflower#f5ebd8White Sand#f9eed6Flashlight#f2ecd9Labrador
See #F1E8D2 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F1E8D2?
- #F1E8D2 is a very light, moderate orange known as Imperial Ivory. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Imperial Ivory?
- The RGB value is 241, 232, 210: 241 red, 232 green and 210 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Imperial Ivory?
- The complementary color is #D2DBF1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F1E8D2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.21:1 and white text 1.22:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.