#F4E8D6 color
The hex color #F4E8D6 is a very light, moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 95.7% red, 91% green and 83.9% blue (244, 232, 214).
Its hue angle is 36°, with 58% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 5% magenta, 12% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Mimosa (#F5E9D5), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.36:1).
#F4E8D6 color codes
| HEX | #F4E8D6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(244, 232, 214) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(95.7%, 91%, 83.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(36, 58%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(36, 12%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 5%, 12%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.49, 1.1, 10.21) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.49, 10.27, 83.84) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(78.301, 81.802, 75.27) | |
| Decimal | 16050390 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F4E8D6, 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 #F4E8D6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F4E8D6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.36:1 | 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 #F4E8D6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ede8d5Protanopia
no red cones#f0ebd6Deuteranopia
no green cones#fae4e3Tritanopia
no blue cones#e9e9e9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f4e8d6; }
.text { color: #f4e8d6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f4e8d6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(244 232 214 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f4e8d6, #f1f4d6); }Similar colors
#f5e9d5Mimosa#f0e4d1Ancient Scroll#f3e9d9A Smell of Bakery#f2e7d8Ballet White#f5e7d2Pita#f5ebd8White Sand#f5e6d3Shortbread#fbeddaMango Cheesecake
Closest common color name: Antique White.
Questions
- What color is #F4E8D6?
- #F4E8D6 is a very light, moderate orange, closest to the named color Mimosa. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F4E8D6?
- The RGB value is 244, 232, 214: 244 red, 232 green and 214 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F4E8D6?
- The complementary color is #D6E2F4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F4E8D6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.36:1 and white text 1.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.