Venerable White color: hex code #F7F5F3
Venerable White has the hex code #F7F5F3. It is a very light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.9% red, 96.1% green and 95.3% blue (247, 245, 243).
Its hue angle is 30°, with 20% saturation and 96% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 2% yellow and 3% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.31:1).
Venerable White (#F7F5F3) color codes
| HEX | #F7F5F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(247, 245, 243) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.9%, 96.1%, 95.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(30, 20%, 96%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(30, 2%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 2%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.64, 0.32, 1.19) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.64, 1.24, 75.22) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(87.185, 91.55, 97.855) | |
| Decimal | 16250355 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Venerable White, 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 #F7F5F3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F7F5F3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.31:1 | 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 #F7F5F3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f6f5f3Protanopia
no red cones#f6f5f3Deuteranopia
no green cones#f8f5f4Tritanopia
no blue cones#f5f5f5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f7f5f3; }
.text { color: #f7f5f3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f7f5f3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(247 245 243 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f7f5f3, #f7f7f3); }Similar colors
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See #F7F5F3 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F7F5F3?
- #F7F5F3 is a very light, grayish orange known as Venerable White. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Venerable White?
- The RGB value is 247, 245, 243: 247 red, 245 green and 243 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Venerable White?
- The complementary color is #F3F5F7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F7F5F3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.31:1 and white text 1.09:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.