#F4E7EF color
The hex color #F4E7EF is a very light, desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 95.7% red, 90.6% green and 93.7% blue (244, 231, 239).
Its hue angle is 323°, with 37% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 5% magenta, 2% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Antarctic Love (#EDDEE6), a difference of 2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.52:1).
#F4E7EF color codes
| HEX | #F4E7EF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(244, 231, 239) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(95.7%, 90.6%, 93.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(323, 37%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(323, 5%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 5%, 2%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.85, 5.78, -2.3) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.85, 6.22, 338.32) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(81.462, 82.618, 93.3) | |
| Decimal | 16050159 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F4E7EF, 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 #F4E7EF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.52:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F4E7EF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.52:1 | 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 #F4E7EF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e7e9efProtanopia
no red cones#eaebefDeuteranopia
no green cones#f6e7eaTritanopia
no blue cones#eaeaeaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f4e7ef; }
.text { color: #f4e7ef; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f4e7ef; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(244 231 239 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f4e7ef, #f4e7e9); }
Similar colors
#eddee6Antarctic Love#fff0f5Lavender Blush#e9e1e8Violet Vogue#e8e0e9Bubble Bath#ffeff3Powder Puff#f3e9f7Perfume Haze#f6e2eaFirst Crush#ffedf8Partial Pink
Questions
- What color is #F4E7EF?
- #F4E7EF is a very light, desaturated rose, closest to the named color Antarctic Love. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F4E7EF?
- The RGB value is 244, 231, 239: 244 red, 231 green and 239 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F4E7EF?
- The complementary color is #E7F4EC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F4E7EF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.52:1 and white text 1.2:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.