Moon Sugar color: hex code #F5F5DA
Moon Sugar has the hex code #F5F5DA. It is a very light, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.1% red, 96.1% green and 85.5% blue (245, 245, 218).
Its hue angle is 60°, with 57% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 4% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.96:1).
Moon Sugar (#F5F5DA) color codes
| HEX | #F5F5DA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(245, 245, 218) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.1%, 96.1%, 85.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(60, 57%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(60, 11%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 11%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.91, -4.51, 13.02) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.91, 13.78, 109.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(82.962, 89.78, 79.275) | |
| Decimal | 16119258 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Moon Sugar, 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 #F5F5DA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.96:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F5F5DA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.96:1 | 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 #F5F5DA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#faf2d8Protanopia
no red cones#fbf4dbDeuteranopia
no green cones#f9f1edTritanopia
no blue cones#f3f3f3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f5f5da; }
.text { color: #f5f5da; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f5f5da; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(245 245 218 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f5f5da, #e8f5da); }Similar colors
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See #F5F5DA on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F5F5DA?
- #F5F5DA is a very light, moderate yellow known as Moon Sugar. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Moon Sugar?
- The RGB value is 245, 245, 218: 245 red, 245 green and 218 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Moon Sugar?
- The complementary color is #DADAF5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F5F5DA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.96:1 and white text 1.11:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.