Pale Canary color: hex code #F1EFA6
Pale Canary has the hex code #F1EFA6. It is a light, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 94.5% red, 93.7% green and 65.1% blue (241, 239, 166).
Its hue angle is 58°, with 73% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 31% yellow and 5% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.64:1).
Pale Canary (#F1EFA6) color codes
| HEX | #F1EFA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(241, 239, 166) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(94.5%, 93.7%, 65.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(58, 73%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(58, 31%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 31%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.1, -10.22, 35.64) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.1, 37.08, 105.99) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(74.026, 83.188, 48.226) | |
| Decimal | 15855526 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Pale Canary, 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 #F1EFA6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.64:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F1EFA6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.64:1 | 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 #F1EFA6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fbe9a1Protanopia
no red cones#fdeda9Deuteranopia
no green cones#fce6dcTritanopia
no blue cones#ebebebAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f1efa6; }
.text { color: #f1efa6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f1efa6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(241 239 166 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f1efa6, #cef1a6); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Pale Goldenrod.
See #F1EFA6 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F1EFA6?
- #F1EFA6 is a light, moderate yellow known as Pale Canary. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Pale Canary?
- The RGB value is 241, 239, 166: 241 red, 239 green and 166 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Pale Canary?
- The complementary color is #A6A8F1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F1EFA6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.64:1 and white text 1.19:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.