#F0E9D0 color
The hex color #F0E9D0 is a very light, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 94.1% red, 91.4% green and 81.6% blue (240, 233, 208).
Its hue angle is 47°, with 52% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 13% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Fuzzy Sheep (#F0E9D1), a difference of 0.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.27:1).
#F0E9D0 color codes
| HEX | #F0E9D0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(240, 233, 208) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(94.1%, 91.4%, 81.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(47, 52%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(47, 13%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 13%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.29, -1.76, 13) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.29, 13.12, 97.7) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(76.458, 81.358, 71.338) | |
| Decimal | 15788496 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F0E9D0, 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 #F0E9D0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.27:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F0E9D0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.27:1 | 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 #F0E9D0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#efe8cfProtanopia
no red cones#f1ead1Deuteranopia
no green cones#f6e5e2Tritanopia
no blue cones#e9e9e9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f0e9d0; }
.text { color: #f0e9d0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f0e9d0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(240 233 208 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f0e9d0, #e7f0d0); }
Similar colors
#f0e9d1Fuzzy Sheep#f6eed5Moonlight#e9e3cbNylon#f1edd4Rum Swizzle#ebe5d0Cauliflower#f6eed1Mayonnaise#f1e8d2Imperial Ivory#f8f0d8Sunny Honey
Closest common color name: Eggshell.
Questions
- What color is #F0E9D0?
- #F0E9D0 is a very light, moderate yellow, closest to the named color Fuzzy Sheep. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F0E9D0?
- The RGB value is 240, 233, 208: 240 red, 233 green and 208 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F0E9D0?
- The complementary color is #D0D7F0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F0E9D0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.27:1 and white text 1.22:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.