#F3F6E9 color
The hex color #F3F6E9 is a very light, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 95.3% red, 96.5% green and 91.4% blue (243, 246, 233).
Its hue angle is 74°, with 42% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Enoki (#F8FAEE), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.17:1).
#F3F6E9 color codes
| HEX | #F3F6E9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(243, 246, 233) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(95.3%, 96.5%, 91.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(74, 42%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(74, 5%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 0%, 5%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.35, -3.25, 5.9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.35, 6.74, 118.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(84.624, 90.85, 90.153) | |
| Decimal | 15988457 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F3F6E9, 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 #F3F6E9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.17:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F3F6E9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.17:1 | 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 #F3F6E9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f8f4e8Protanopia
no red cones#f8f5e9Deuteranopia
no green cones#f5f4f2Tritanopia
no blue cones#f4f4f4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f3f6e9; }
.text { color: #f3f6e9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f3f6e9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(243 246 233 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f3f6e9, #ecf6e9); }
Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Ivory.
Questions
- What color is #F3F6E9?
- #F3F6E9 is a very light, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Enoki. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F3F6E9?
- The RGB value is 243, 246, 233: 243 red, 246 green and 233 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F3F6E9?
- The complementary color is #ECE9F6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F3F6E9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.17:1 and white text 1.1:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.