#F1F6E8 color
The hex color #F1F6E8 is a very light, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 94.5% red, 96.5% green and 91% blue (241, 246, 232).
Its hue angle is 81°, with 44% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Amnesiac White (#F8FBEB), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.09:1).
#F1F6E8 color codes
| HEX | #F1F6E8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(241, 246, 232) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(94.5%, 96.5%, 91%) | |
| HSL | hsl(81, 44%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(81, 6%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 6%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.18, -4.09, 6.15) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.18, 7.39, 123.63) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(83.795, 90.438, 89.37) | |
| Decimal | 15857384 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F1F6E8, 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 #F1F6E8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.09:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F1F6E8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.09:1 | 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 #F1F6E8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f8f4e7Protanopia
no red cones#f7f4e9Deuteranopia
no green cones#f2f4f2Tritanopia
no blue cones#f4f4f4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f1f6e8; }
.text { color: #f1f6e8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f1f6e8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(241 246 232 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f1f6e8, #eaf6e8); }
Similar colors
#f8fbebAmnesiac White#ecefe3Creamy Garlic#f8faeeEnoki#ecf3e1White Mecca#e7efe0Mount Eden#eeefe2Star Magnolia#faffedPearl Powder#f3f3e6Cumulus
Closest common color name: Ivory.
Questions
- What color is #F1F6E8?
- #F1F6E8 is a very light, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Amnesiac White. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F1F6E8?
- The RGB value is 241, 246, 232: 241 red, 246 green and 232 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F1F6E8?
- The complementary color is #EDE8F6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F1F6E8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.09:1 and white text 1.1:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.