#F3F9E0 color
The hex color #F3F9E0 is a very light, moderate yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 95.3% red, 97.6% green and 87.8% blue (243, 249, 224).
Its hue angle is 74°, with 68% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Final Departure (#F1F5DB), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.44:1).
#F3F9E0 color codes
| HEX | #F3F9E0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(243, 249, 224) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(95.3%, 97.6%, 87.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(74, 68%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(74, 10%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 10%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.9, -6.25, 11.32) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.9, 12.93, 118.89) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(84.291, 92.188, 83.86) | |
| Decimal | 15989216 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F3F9E0, 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 #F3F9E0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.44:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F3F9E0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.44:1 | 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 #F3F9E0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fdf6dfProtanopia
no red cones#fcf6e1Deuteranopia
no green cones#f6f6f2Tritanopia
no blue cones#f6f6f6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f3f9e0; }
.text { color: #f3f9e0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f3f9e0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(243 249 224 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f3f9e0, #e7f9e0); }
Similar colors
#f1f5dbFinal Departure#f2f6dbSprig of Sage#edf6dbFuton#f6ffe8Milk Foam#f3f4d9Praise the Sun#f5f5dcBeige#f5f5daMoon Sugar#eaeed8Blissful Serenity
Questions
- What color is #F3F9E0?
- #F3F9E0 is a very light, moderate yellow-green, closest to the named color Final Departure. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F3F9E0?
- The RGB value is 243, 249, 224: 243 red, 249 green and 224 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F3F9E0?
- The complementary color is #E6E0F9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F3F9E0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.44:1 and white text 1.08:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.