Refer to the Stars color: hex code #F1EAE2
Refer to the Stars has the hex code #F1EAE2. It is a very light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 94.5% red, 91.8% green and 88.6% blue (241, 234, 226).
Its hue angle is 32°, with 35% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 6% yellow and 5% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.61:1).
Refer to the Stars (#F1EAE2) color codes
| HEX | #F1EAE2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(241, 234, 226) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(94.5%, 91.8%, 88.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(32, 35%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(32, 6%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 6%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.03, 0.99, 4.71) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.03, 4.82, 78.16) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(79.424, 83.038, 83.781) | |
| Decimal | 15854306 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Refer to the Stars, 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 #F1EAE2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.61:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F1EAE2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.61:1 | 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 #F1EAE2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#edeae2Protanopia
no red cones#eeece2Deuteranopia
no green cones#f4e8e8Tritanopia
no blue cones#ebebebAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f1eae2; }
.text { color: #f1eae2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f1eae2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(241 234 226 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f1eae2, #f1f1e2); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Linen.
See #F1EAE2 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F1EAE2?
- #F1EAE2 is a very light, desaturated orange known as Refer to the Stars. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Refer to the Stars?
- The RGB value is 241, 234, 226: 241 red, 234 green and 226 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Refer to the Stars?
- The complementary color is #E2E9F1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F1EAE2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.61:1 and white text 1.19:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.