#F4EDF2 color
The hex color #F4EDF2 is a very light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 95.7% red, 92.9% green and 94.9% blue (244, 237, 242).
Its hue angle is 317°, with 24% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 1% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Bride (#EFE7EB), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.24:1).
#F4EDF2 color codes
| HEX | #F4EDF2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(244, 237, 242) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(95.7%, 92.9%, 94.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(317, 24%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(317, 3%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 1%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.4, 3.22, -1.58) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.4, 3.58, 333.91) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(83.617, 86.213, 96.223) | |
| Decimal | 16051698 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F4EDF2, 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 #F4EDF2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F4EDF2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.24:1 | 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 #F4EDF2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#edeef2Protanopia
no red cones#eeeff2Deuteranopia
no green cones#f5edefTritanopia
no blue cones#efefefAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f4edf2; }
.text { color: #f4edf2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f4edf2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(244 237 242 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f4edf2, #f4edee); }
Similar colors
#efe7ebBride#f6f1f4Grim White#ede9efGreek Goddess#faf5faWalkie Chalkie#f5f0f1Plastic Clouds#ebe2e5Meringue Kiss#efeceeSheikh White#e9e1e8Violet Vogue
Closest common color name: Lavender Blush.
Questions
- What color is #F4EDF2?
- #F4EDF2 is a very light, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Bride. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F4EDF2?
- The RGB value is 244, 237, 242: 244 red, 237 green and 242 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F4EDF2?
- The complementary color is #EDF4EF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F4EDF2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.24:1 and white text 1.15:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.