North Star color: hex code #F2DEA4
North Star has the hex code #F2DEA4. It is a light, moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 94.9% red, 87.1% green and 64.3% blue (242, 222, 164).
Its hue angle is 45°, with 75% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 8% magenta, 32% yellow and 5% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.76:1).
North Star (#F2DEA4) color codes
| HEX | #F2DEA4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(242, 222, 164) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(94.9%, 87.1%, 64.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(45, 75%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(45, 32%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 8%, 32%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.83, -1.52, 30.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.83, 31.03, 92.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(69.441, 73.802, 45.702) | |
| Decimal | 15916708 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with North Star, 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 #F2DEA4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.76:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F2DEA4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.76:1 | 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 #F2DEA4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ebdca0Protanopia
no red cones#f0e2a6Deuteranopia
no green cones#fed5cfTritanopia
no blue cones#dfdfdfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f2dea4; }
.text { color: #f2dea4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f2dea4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(242 222 164 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f2dea4, #dff2a4); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Vanilla.
See #F2DEA4 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F2DEA4?
- #F2DEA4 is a light, moderate orange known as North Star. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of North Star?
- The RGB value is 242, 222, 164: 242 red, 222 green and 164 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of North Star?
- The complementary color is #A4B8F2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F2DEA4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.76:1 and white text 1.33:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.