White Russian color: hex code #F0E0DC
White Russian has the hex code #F0E0DC. It is a very light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 94.1% red, 87.8% green and 86.3% blue (240, 224, 220).
Its hue angle is 12°, with 40% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 8% yellow and 6% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.4:1).
White Russian (#F0E0DC) color codes
| HEX | #F0E0DC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(240, 224, 220) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(94.1%, 87.8%, 86.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(12, 40%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(12, 8%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 8%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.32, 4.79, 3.92) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.32, 6.19, 39.31) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(75.508, 77.005, 78.582) | |
| Decimal | 15786204 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with White Russian, 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 #F0E0DC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.4:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.28:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F0E0DC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.28:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.4:1 | 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 #F0E0DC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e3e2dcProtanopia
no red cones#e7e4dcDeuteranopia
no green cones#f4dedfTritanopia
no blue cones#e3e3e3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f0e0dc; }
.text { color: #f0e0dc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f0e0dc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(240 224 220 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f0e0dc, #f0eadc); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Misty Rose.
See #F0E0DC on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F0E0DC?
- #F0E0DC is a very light, desaturated red known as White Russian. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of White Russian?
- The RGB value is 240, 224, 220: 240 red, 224 green and 220 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of White Russian?
- The complementary color is #DCECF0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F0E0DC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.4:1 and white text 1.28:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.