#F3FDF6 color
The hex color #F3FDF6 is a very light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 95.3% red, 99.2% green and 96.5% blue (243, 253, 246).
Its hue angle is 138°, with 71% saturation and 97% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Mint Cream (#F5FFFA), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 20.19:1).
#F3FDF6 color codes
| HEX | #F3FDF6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(243, 253, 246) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(95.3%, 99.2%, 96.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(138, 71%, 97%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(138, 4%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 3%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(98.42, -4.52, 2.2) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(98.42, 5.03, 154.02) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(88.719, 95.959, 101.019) | |
| Decimal | 15990262 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F3FDF6, 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 #F3FDF6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 20.19:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F3FDF6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 20.19:1 | 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 #F3FDF6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fdfbf6Protanopia
no red cones#fbfaf6Deuteranopia
no green cones#f2fdfbTritanopia
no blue cones#fafafaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f3fdf6; }
.text { color: #f3fdf6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f3fdf6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(243 253 246 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f3fdf6, #f3fdfb); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #F3FDF6?
- #F3FDF6 is a very light, moderate green, closest to the named color Mint Cream. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F3FDF6?
- The RGB value is 243, 253, 246: 243 red, 253 green and 246 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F3FDF6?
- The complementary color is #FDF3FA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F3FDF6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 20.19:1 and white text 1.04:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.