#F4F4E6 color
The hex color #F4F4E6 is a very light, desaturated yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 95.7% red, 95.7% green and 90.2% blue (244, 244, 230).
Its hue angle is 60°, with 39% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Cumulus (#F3F3E6), a difference of 0.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.93:1).
#F4F4E6 color codes
| HEX | #F4F4E6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(244, 244, 230) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(95.7%, 95.7%, 90.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(60, 39%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(60, 6%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 6%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.85, -2.4, 6.74) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.85, 7.16, 109.62) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(83.94, 89.648, 87.729) | |
| Decimal | 16053478 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F4F4E6, 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 #F4F4E6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F4F4E6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.93:1 | 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 #F4F4E6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f7f3e5Protanopia
no red cones#f7f3e6Deuteranopia
no green cones#f6f2f0Tritanopia
no blue cones#f3f3f3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f4f4e6; }
.text { color: #f4f4e6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f4f4e6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(244 244 230 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f4f4e6, #edf4e6); }
Similar colors
#f3f3e6Cumulus#f5f3e6Dear Reader#f4f2e2Au Clair de la Lune#f8f6e6Flickering Firefly#eeefe2Star Magnolia#eeeddfOnion Skin#f8faeeEnoki#fcfbebPlacebo Yellow
Closest common color name: Ivory.
Questions
- What color is #F4F4E6?
- #F4F4E6 is a very light, desaturated yellow, closest to the named color Cumulus. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F4F4E6?
- The RGB value is 244, 244, 230: 244 red, 244 green and 230 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F4F4E6?
- The complementary color is #E6E6F4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F4F4E6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.93:1 and white text 1.11:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.