Lotion color: hex code #FEFDFA
Lotion has the hex code #FEFDFA. It is a very light, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 99.6% red, 99.2% green and 98% blue (254, 253, 250).
Its hue angle is 45°, with 67% saturation and 99% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 0% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 20.64:1).
Lotion (#FEFDFA) color codes
| HEX | #FEFDFA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(254, 253, 250) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(99.6%, 99.2%, 98%) | |
| HSL | hsl(45, 67%, 99%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(45, 2%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 2%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(99.31, -0.19, 1.55) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(99.31, 1.56, 97.04) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(93.251, 98.224, 104.47) | |
| Decimal | 16711162 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Lotion, 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 #FEFDFA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 20.64:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FEFDFA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 20.64:1 | 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 #FEFDFA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fefdfaProtanopia
no red cones#fefdfaDeuteranopia
no green cones#fffcfcTritanopia
no blue cones#fdfdfdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fefdfa; }
.text { color: #fefdfa; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fefdfa; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(254 253 250 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fefdfa, #fdfefa); }Similar colors
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See #FEFDFA on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FEFDFA?
- #FEFDFA is a very light, moderate yellow known as Lotion. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Lotion?
- The RGB value is 254, 253, 250: 254 red, 253 green and 250 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Lotion?
- The complementary color is #FAFBFE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FEFDFA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 20.64:1 and white text 1.02:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.