#F0F3E9 color
The hex color #F0F3E9 is a very light, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 94.1% red, 95.3% green and 91.4% blue (240, 243, 233).
Its hue angle is 78°, with 29% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Fogtown (#EEF0E7), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.7:1).
#F0F3E9 color codes
| HEX | #F0F3E9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(240, 243, 233) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(94.1%, 95.3%, 91.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(78, 29%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(78, 4%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 0%, 4%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.38, -2.74, 4.47) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.38, 5.24, 121.57) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(82.691, 88.51, 89.803) | |
| Decimal | 15791081 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F0F3E9, 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 #F0F3E9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F0F3E9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.7:1 | 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 #F0F3E9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f5f2e8Protanopia
no red cones#f4f2e9Deuteranopia
no green cones#f1f2f0Tritanopia
no blue cones#f2f2f2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f0f3e9; }
.text { color: #f0f3e9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f0f3e9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(240 243 233 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f0f3e9, #ebf3e9); }
Similar colors
#eef0e7Fogtown#ecefe3Creamy Garlic#eceee6Crème Fraîche#eaede5Silence#efefe5Oyster Island#eeefe2Star Magnolia#f3f3e6Cumulus#f8faeeEnoki
Closest common color name: Alabaster.
Questions
- What color is #F0F3E9?
- #F0F3E9 is a very light, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Fogtown. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F0F3E9?
- The RGB value is 240, 243, 233: 240 red, 243 green and 233 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F0F3E9?
- The complementary color is #ECE9F3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F0F3E9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.7:1 and white text 1.12:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.