#F2DBCF color

#F2DBCF rgb(242, 219, 207)
Shades of orange

The hex color #F2DBCF is a very light, moderate orange.

In the RGB color model it is made of 94.9% red, 85.9% green and 81.2% blue (242, 219, 207).

Its hue angle is 21°, with 57% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 10% magenta, 14% yellow and 5% black.

The closest named color is Blushing Coconut (#EBD5CA), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.

Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.81:1).

#F2DBCF color codes

HEX#F2DBCF
RGBrgb(242, 219, 207)
RGB percentrgb(94.9%, 85.9%, 81.2%)
HSLhsl(21, 57%, 88%)
HSV / HSBhsv(21, 14%, 95%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 10%, 14%, 5%)
CIE LABlab(88.94, 5.99, 8.77)
CIE LCHlch(88.94, 10.62, 55.69)
CIE XYZxyz(73.211, 74.047, 69.455)
Decimal15915983
Short hexNone (no 3-digit form)

Color harmonies

Colors that go with #F2DBCF, 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 #F2DBCFRatioAAAAAAA large
Sample text15.81:1PassPassPass
Sample text1.33:1FailFailFail
#F2DBCF as text onRatioAAAAAAA large
Sample text1.33:1FailFailFail
Sample text15.81:1PassPassPass

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 #F2DBCF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.

CSS examples

.background { background-color: #f2dbcf; }
.text { color: #f2dbcf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f2dbcf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(242 219 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f2dbcf, #f2eccf); }
Background
Text color
Border

Similar colors

Closest common color name: Almond.

Questions

What color is #F2DBCF?
#F2DBCF is a very light, moderate orange, closest to the named color Blushing Coconut. It belongs to the orange family of colors.
What is the RGB value of #F2DBCF?
The RGB value is 242, 219, 207: 242 red, 219 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
What is the complementary color of #F2DBCF?
The complementary color is #CFE6F2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
Is black or white text better on #F2DBCF?
Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.81:1 and white text 1.33:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.