Veiled Treasure color: hex code #F6EDB6
Veiled Treasure has the hex code #F6EDB6. It is a very light, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.5% red, 92.9% green and 71.4% blue (246, 237, 182).
Its hue angle is 52°, with 78% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 26% yellow and 4% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.71:1).
Veiled Treasure (#F6EDB6) color codes
| HEX | #F6EDB6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(246, 237, 182) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.5%, 92.9%, 71.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(52, 78%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(52, 26%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 26%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.25, -5.34, 27.81) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.25, 28.32, 100.86) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(76.734, 83.54, 56.33) | |
| Decimal | 16182710 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Veiled Treasure, 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 #F6EDB6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.71:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F6EDB6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.71:1 | 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 #F6EDB6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f8e9b2Protanopia
no red cones#fbedb8Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffe5deTritanopia
no blue cones#ecececAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f6edb6; }
.text { color: #f6edb6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f6edb6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(246 237 182 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f6edb6, #dff6b6); }Similar colors
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See #F6EDB6 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F6EDB6?
- #F6EDB6 is a very light, moderate yellow known as Veiled Treasure. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Veiled Treasure?
- The RGB value is 246, 237, 182: 246 red, 237 green and 182 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Veiled Treasure?
- The complementary color is #B6BFF6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F6EDB6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.71:1 and white text 1.19:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.