#F1F4D8 color
The hex color #F1F4D8 is a very light, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 94.5% red, 95.7% green and 84.7% blue (241, 244, 216).
Its hue angle is 66°, with 56% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Sprig of Sage (#F2F6DB), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.67:1).
#F1F4D8 color codes
| HEX | #F1F4D8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(241, 244, 216) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(94.5%, 95.7%, 84.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(66, 56%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(66, 11%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 0%, 11%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.31, -5.71, 13.16) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.31, 14.35, 113.46) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(81.019, 88.36, 77.739) | |
| Decimal | 15856856 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F1F4D8, 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 #F1F4D8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.67:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F1F4D8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.67:1 | 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 #F1F4D8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f9f1d6Protanopia
no red cones#f9f2d9Deuteranopia
no green cones#f5f0ecTritanopia
no blue cones#f1f1f1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f1f4d8; }
.text { color: #f1f4d8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f1f4d8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(241 244 216 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f1f4d8, #e3f4d8); }
Similar colors
#f2f6dbSprig of Sage#f1f5dbFinal Departure#f3f4d9Praise the Sun#eff0d3Giggle#f5f5daMoon Sugar#f5f5dcBeige#f7f6d5Rising Star#edf6dbFuton
Questions
- What color is #F1F4D8?
- #F1F4D8 is a very light, moderate yellow, closest to the named color Sprig of Sage. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F1F4D8?
- The RGB value is 241, 244, 216: 241 red, 244 green and 216 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F1F4D8?
- The complementary color is #DBD8F4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F1F4D8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.67:1 and white text 1.12:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.