Ivory Tower color: hex code #FBF3F1
Ivory Tower has the hex code #FBF3F1. It is a very light, moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98.4% red, 95.3% green and 94.5% blue (251, 243, 241).
Its hue angle is 12°, with 56% saturation and 96% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 4% yellow and 2% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.19:1).
Ivory Tower (#FBF3F1) color codes
| HEX | #FBF3F1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(251, 243, 241) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98.4%, 95.3%, 94.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(12, 56%, 96%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(12, 4%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 4%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.39, 2.33, 1.91) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.39, 3.01, 39.39) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(87.709, 90.962, 96.139) | |
| Decimal | 16511985 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Ivory Tower, 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 #FBF3F1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.19:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FBF3F1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.19:1 | 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 #FBF3F1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f5f4f1Protanopia
no red cones#f6f5f1Deuteranopia
no green cones#fdf2f2Tritanopia
no blue cones#f5f5f5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fbf3f1; }
.text { color: #fbf3f1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fbf3f1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(251 243 241 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fbf3f1, #fbf8f1); }Similar colors
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See #FBF3F1 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FBF3F1?
- #FBF3F1 is a very light, moderate red known as Ivory Tower. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Ivory Tower?
- The RGB value is 251, 243, 241: 251 red, 243 green and 241 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Ivory Tower?
- The complementary color is #F1F9FB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FBF3F1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.19:1 and white text 1.09:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.