Shrimp Toast color: hex code #F7C5A0
Shrimp Toast has the hex code #F7C5A0. It is a light, vivid orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.9% red, 77.3% green and 62.7% blue (247, 197, 160).
Its hue angle is 26°, with 84% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 20% magenta, 35% yellow and 3% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.45:1).
Shrimp Toast (#F7C5A0) color codes
| HEX | #F7C5A0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(247, 197, 160) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.9%, 77.3%, 62.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(26, 84%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(26, 35%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 20%, 35%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.05, 12.85, 25.34) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.05, 28.41, 63.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(64.671, 62.248, 41.86) | |
| Decimal | 16237984 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Shrimp Toast, 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 #F7C5A0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.45:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.56:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F7C5A0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.56:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.45:1 | 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 #F7C5A0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d4c89dProtanopia
no red cones#e0d3a0Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffbbbbTritanopia
no blue cones#cfcfcfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f7c5a0; }
.text { color: #f7c5a0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f7c5a0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(247 197 160 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f7c5a0, #f7f1a0); }Similar colors
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See #F7C5A0 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F7C5A0?
- #F7C5A0 is a light, vivid orange known as Shrimp Toast. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Shrimp Toast?
- The RGB value is 247, 197, 160: 247 red, 197 green and 160 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Shrimp Toast?
- The complementary color is #A0D2F7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F7C5A0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.45:1 and white text 1.56:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.