#F4F4E3 color
The hex color #F4F4E3 is a very light, desaturated yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 95.7% red, 95.7% green and 89% blue (244, 244, 227).
Its hue angle is 60°, with 44% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Full Moon (#F4F3E0), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.9:1).
#F4F4E3 color codes
| HEX | #F4F4E3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(244, 244, 227) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(95.7%, 95.7%, 89%) | |
| HSL | hsl(60, 44%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(60, 7%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 7%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.78, -2.9, 8.19) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.78, 8.69, 109.5) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(83.522, 89.481, 85.53) | |
| Decimal | 16053475 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F4F4E3, 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 #F4F4E3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.9:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F4F4E3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.9:1 | 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 #F4F4E3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f7f2e2Protanopia
no red cones#f8f3e4Deuteranopia
no green cones#f7f2efTritanopia
no blue cones#f3f3f3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f4f4e3; }
.text { color: #f4f4e3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f4f4e3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(244 244 227 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f4f4e3, #ecf4e3); }
Similar colors
#f4f3e0Full Moon#f4f2e2Au Clair de la Lune#f8f6e6Flickering Firefly#f3f3e6Cumulus#fcfbebPlacebo Yellow#edecdbCannoli Cream#f1f2ddRestful Rain#eeefe2Star Magnolia
Closest common color name: Ivory.
Questions
- What color is #F4F4E3?
- #F4F4E3 is a very light, desaturated yellow, closest to the named color Full Moon. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F4F4E3?
- The RGB value is 244, 244, 227: 244 red, 244 green and 227 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F4F4E3?
- The complementary color is #E3E3F4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F4F4E3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.9:1 and white text 1.11:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.