#F4EDF0 color
The hex color #F4EDF0 is a very light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 95.7% red, 92.9% green and 94.1% blue (244, 237, 240).
Its hue angle is 334°, with 24% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 2% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Grim White (#F6F1F4), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.22:1).
#F4EDF0 color codes
| HEX | #F4EDF0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(244, 237, 240) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(95.7%, 92.9%, 94.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(334, 24%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(334, 3%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 2%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.35, 2.87, -0.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.35, 2.93, 347.94) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(83.318, 86.093, 94.649) | |
| Decimal | 16051696 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F4EDF0, 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 #F4EDF0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.22:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F4EDF0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.22:1 | 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 #F4EDF0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#edeef0Protanopia
no red cones#efeff0Deuteranopia
no green cones#f5edeeTritanopia
no blue cones#efefefAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f4edf0; }
.text { color: #f4edf0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f4edf0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(244 237 240 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f4edf0, #f4eeed); }
Similar colors
#f6f1f4Grim White#efe7ebBride#f5f0f1Plastic Clouds#f6eeedGrannie’s Pearls#faf5faWalkie Chalkie#ede9efGreek Goddess#efeceeSheikh White#f2edecVintage Porcelain
Closest common color name: Snow White.
Questions
- What color is #F4EDF0?
- #F4EDF0 is a very light, grayish rose, closest to the named color Grim White. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F4EDF0?
- The RGB value is 244, 237, 240: 244 red, 237 green and 240 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F4EDF0?
- The complementary color is #EDF4F1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F4EDF0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.22:1 and white text 1.15:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.