#F0E9EB color
The hex color #F0E9EB is a very light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 94.1% red, 91.4% green and 92.2% blue (240, 233, 235).
Its hue angle is 343°, with 19% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 2% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Bride (#EFE7EB), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.56:1).
#F0E9EB color codes
| HEX | #F0E9EB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(240, 233, 235) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(94.1%, 91.4%, 92.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(343, 19%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(343, 3%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 2%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.93, 2.7, -0.13) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.93, 2.71, 357.23) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(80.067, 82.802, 90.345) | |
| Decimal | 15788523 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F0E9EB, 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 #F0E9EB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.56:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F0E9EB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.56:1 | 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 #F0E9EB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eaeaebProtanopia
no red cones#ebebebDeuteranopia
no green cones#f1e9eaTritanopia
no blue cones#ebebebAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f0e9eb; }
.text { color: #f0e9eb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f0e9eb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(240 233 235 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f0e9eb, #f0ebe9); }
Similar colors
#efe7ebBride#ebe2e5Meringue Kiss#f5f0f1Plastic Clouds#f6eeedGrannie’s Pearls#f6f1f4Grim White#efeceeSheikh White#f2edecVintage Porcelain#ede9efGreek Goddess
Closest common color name: Snow White.
Questions
- What color is #F0E9EB?
- #F0E9EB is a very light, grayish rose, closest to the named color Bride. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F0E9EB?
- The RGB value is 240, 233, 235: 240 red, 233 green and 235 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F0E9EB?
- The complementary color is #E9F0EE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F0E9EB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.56:1 and white text 1.2:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.