#F3F2E9 color
The hex color #F3F2E9 is a very light, desaturated yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 95.3% red, 94.9% green and 91.4% blue (243, 242, 233).
Its hue angle is 54°, with 29% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Engulfed in Light (#F5F3E9), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.69:1).
#F3F2E9 color codes
| HEX | #F3F2E9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(243, 242, 233) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(95.3%, 94.9%, 91.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(54, 29%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(54, 4%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 4%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.35, -1.22, 4.45) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.35, 4.62, 105.37) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(83.42, 88.442, 89.751) | |
| Decimal | 15987433 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F3F2E9, 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 #F3F2E9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.69:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F3F2E9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.69:1 | 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 #F3F2E9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f4f1e9Protanopia
no red cones#f4f2e9Deuteranopia
no green cones#f5f1efTritanopia
no blue cones#f2f2f2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f3f2e9; }
.text { color: #f3f2e9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f3f2e9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(243 242 233 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f3f2e9, #eff3e9); }
Similar colors
#f5f3e9Engulfed in Light#f2f0e7Whipped Cream#f2f0e6Marble White#f4f2eaDove’s Wing#f2f0e8Cotton Field#f0eee4Marshmallow#efefe5Oyster Island#f5f4edMorning Snow
Closest common color name: Bone White.
Questions
- What color is #F3F2E9?
- #F3F2E9 is a very light, desaturated yellow, closest to the named color Engulfed in Light. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F3F2E9?
- The RGB value is 243, 242, 233: 243 red, 242 green and 233 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F3F2E9?
- The complementary color is #E9EAF3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F3F2E9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.69:1 and white text 1.12:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.