Star Dust color: hex code #F9F3DD
Star Dust has the hex code #F9F3DD. It is a very light, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 97.6% red, 95.3% green and 86.7% blue (249, 243, 221).
Its hue angle is 47°, with 70% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 11% yellow and 2% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.89:1).
Star Dust (#F9F3DD) color codes
| HEX | #F9F3DD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(249, 243, 221) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(97.6%, 95.3%, 86.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(47, 70%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(47, 11%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 11%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.77, -1.64, 11.32) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.77, 11.44, 98.23) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(84.167, 89.462, 81.227) | |
| Decimal | 16380893 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Star Dust, 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 #F9F3DD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.89:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F9F3DD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.89:1 | 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 #F9F3DD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f8f2dcProtanopia
no red cones#faf4deDeuteranopia
no green cones#feefedTritanopia
no blue cones#f3f3f3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f9f3dd; }
.text { color: #f9f3dd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f9f3dd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(249 243 221 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f9f3dd, #f1f9dd); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Eggshell.
See #F9F3DD on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F9F3DD?
- #F9F3DD is a very light, moderate yellow known as Star Dust. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Star Dust?
- The RGB value is 249, 243, 221: 249 red, 243 green and 221 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Star Dust?
- The complementary color is #DDE3F9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F9F3DD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.89:1 and white text 1.11:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.