#F4EFF6 color
The hex color #F4EFF6 is a very light, desaturated magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 95.7% red, 93.7% green and 96.5% blue (244, 239, 246).
Its hue angle is 283°, with 28% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Greek Goddess (#EDE9EF), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.52:1).
#F4EFF6 color codes
| HEX | #F4EFF6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(244, 239, 246) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(95.7%, 93.7%, 96.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(283, 28%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(283, 3%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 3%, 0%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95, 2.91, -2.78) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95, 4.02, 316.3) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(84.807, 87.62, 99.616) | |
| Decimal | 16052214 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F4EFF6, 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 #F4EFF6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.52:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F4EFF6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.52:1 | 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 #F4EFF6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eef0f6Protanopia
no red cones#eff1f6Deuteranopia
no green cones#f4f0f1Tritanopia
no blue cones#f1f1f1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f4eff6; }
.text { color: #f4eff6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f4eff6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(244 239 246 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f4eff6, #f6eff5); }
Similar colors
#ede9efGreek Goddess#faf5faWalkie Chalkie#f6f1f4Grim White#efe7ebBride#f6f1feCloud Break#e9e9f0Diamond Cut#f8f8ffGhost White#efeceeSheikh White
Questions
- What color is #F4EFF6?
- #F4EFF6 is a very light, desaturated magenta, closest to the named color Greek Goddess. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F4EFF6?
- The RGB value is 244, 239, 246: 244 red, 239 green and 246 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F4EFF6?
- The complementary color is #F1F6EF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F4EFF6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.52:1 and white text 1.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.