Sprig of Sage color: hex code #F2F6DB
Sprig of Sage has the hex code #F2F6DB. It is a very light, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 94.9% red, 96.5% green and 85.9% blue (242, 246, 219).
Its hue angle is 69°, with 60% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 4% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.98:1).
Sprig of Sage (#F2F6DB) color codes
| HEX | #F2F6DB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(242, 246, 219) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(94.9%, 96.5%, 85.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(69, 60%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(69, 11%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 11%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.96, -5.89, 12.54) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.96, 13.86, 115.16) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(82.358, 89.904, 80.018) | |
| Decimal | 15922907 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Sprig of Sage, 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 #F2F6DB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.98:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F2F6DB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.98:1 | 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 #F2F6DB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#faf3d9Protanopia
no red cones#faf4dcDeuteranopia
no green cones#f6f3eeTritanopia
no blue cones#f3f3f3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f2f6db; }
.text { color: #f2f6db; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f2f6db; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(242 246 219 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f2f6db, #e4f6db); }Similar colors
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See #F2F6DB on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F2F6DB?
- #F2F6DB is a very light, moderate yellow known as Sprig of Sage. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Sprig of Sage?
- The RGB value is 242, 246, 219: 242 red, 246 green and 219 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Sprig of Sage?
- The complementary color is #DFDBF6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F2F6DB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.98:1 and white text 1.11:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.