#F3FCE6 color
The hex color #F3FCE6 is a very light, moderate yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 95.3% red, 98.8% green and 90.2% blue (243, 252, 230).
Its hue angle is 85°, with 79% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Milk Foam (#F6FFE8), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.88:1).
#F3FCE6 color codes
| HEX | #F3FCE6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(243, 252, 230) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(95.3%, 98.8%, 90.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(85, 79%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(85, 9%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 9%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.79, -6.76, 9.52) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.79, 11.67, 125.4) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(86.053, 94.389, 88.533) | |
| Decimal | 15989990 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F3FCE6, 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 #F3FCE6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.88:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F3FCE6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.88:1 | 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 #F3FCE6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fff9e5Protanopia
no red cones#fdf9e7Deuteranopia
no green cones#f5faf6Tritanopia
no blue cones#f9f9f9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f3fce6; }
.text { color: #f3fce6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f3fce6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(243 252 230 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f3fce6, #e8fce6); }
Similar colors
#f6ffe8Milk Foam#e9f6e2Homoeopathic Lime#edf6dbFuton#ecf3e1White Mecca#faffedPearl Powder#f1f5dbFinal Departure#f2f6dbSprig of Sage#e5f0d9Maison Verte
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #F3FCE6?
- #F3FCE6 is a very light, moderate yellow-green, closest to the named color Milk Foam. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F3FCE6?
- The RGB value is 243, 252, 230: 243 red, 252 green and 230 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F3FCE6?
- The complementary color is #EFE6FC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F3FCE6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.88:1 and white text 1.06:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.