#F2F8E9 color
The hex color #F2F8E9 is a very light, moderate yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 94.9% red, 97.3% green and 91.4% blue (242, 248, 233).
Its hue angle is 84°, with 52% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 3% 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 19.38:1).
#F2F8E9 color codes
| HEX | #F2F8E9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(242, 248, 233) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(94.9%, 97.3%, 91.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(84, 52%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(84, 6%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 6%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.78, -4.59, 6.51) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.78, 7.97, 125.2) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(84.891, 91.895, 90.34) | |
| Decimal | 15923433 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F2F8E9, 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 #F2F8E9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.38:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F2F8E9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.38:1 | 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 #F2F8E9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#faf6e8Protanopia
no red cones#f9f6eaDeuteranopia
no green cones#f3f6f4Tritanopia
no blue cones#f6f6f6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f2f8e9; }
.text { color: #f2f8e9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f2f8e9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(242 248 233 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f2f8e9, #ebf8e9); }
Similar colors
#f8fbebAmnesiac White#ecf3e1White Mecca#faffedPearl Powder#e7efe0Mount Eden#eaf5e7Floaty Bubble#f8faeeEnoki#ecefe3Creamy Garlic#eaeedaBethlehem Superstar
Closest common color name: Ivory.
Questions
- What color is #F2F8E9?
- #F2F8E9 is a very light, moderate yellow-green, closest to the named color Amnesiac White. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F2F8E9?
- The RGB value is 242, 248, 233: 242 red, 248 green and 233 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F2F8E9?
- The complementary color is #EFE9F8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F2F8E9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.38:1 and white text 1.08:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.