Natural Light color: hex code #F1EBC8
Natural Light has the hex code #F1EBC8. It is a very light, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 94.5% red, 92.2% green and 78.4% blue (241, 235, 200).
Its hue angle is 51°, with 59% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 17% yellow and 5% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.46:1).
Natural Light (#F1EBC8) color codes
| HEX | #F1EBC8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(241, 235, 200) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(94.5%, 92.2%, 78.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(51, 59%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(51, 17%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 17%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.7, -3.63, 17.74) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.7, 18.11, 101.57) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(76.409, 82.289, 66.49) | |
| Decimal | 15854536 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Natural Light, 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 #F1EBC8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.46:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F1EBC8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.46:1 | 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 #F1EBC8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f2e9c6Protanopia
no red cones#f4ebc9Deuteranopia
no green cones#f8e6e1Tritanopia
no blue cones#eaeaeaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f1ebc8; }
.text { color: #f1ebc8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f1ebc8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(241 235 200 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f1ebc8, #e3f1c8); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Cornsilk.
See #F1EBC8 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F1EBC8?
- #F1EBC8 is a very light, moderate yellow known as Natural Light. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Natural Light?
- The RGB value is 241, 235, 200: 241 red, 235 green and 200 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Natural Light?
- The complementary color is #C8CEF1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F1EBC8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.46:1 and white text 1.2:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.