#F4F6E8 color
The hex color #F4F6E8 is a very light, desaturated yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 95.7% red, 96.5% green and 91% blue (244, 246, 232).
Its hue angle is 69°, with 44% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Cumulus (#F3F3E6), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.19:1).
#F4F6E8 color codes
| HEX | #F4F6E8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(244, 246, 232) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(95.7%, 96.5%, 91%) | |
| HSL | hsl(69, 44%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(69, 6%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 0%, 6%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.4, -3.08, 6.5) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.4, 7.19, 115.35) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(84.827, 90.971, 89.419) | |
| Decimal | 16053992 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F4F6E8, 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 #F4F6E8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.19:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F4F6E8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.19:1 | 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 #F4F6E8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f8f4e7Protanopia
no red cones#f8f5e8Deuteranopia
no green cones#f6f4f2Tritanopia
no blue cones#f5f5f5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f4f6e8; }
.text { color: #f4f6e8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f4f6e8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(244 246 232 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f4f6e8, #edf6e8); }
Similar colors
#f3f3e6Cumulus#f8faeeEnoki#f8fbebAmnesiac White#eeefe2Star Magnolia#ecefe3Creamy Garlic#fcfbebPlacebo Yellow#f8f6e6Flickering Firefly#f4f2e2Au Clair de la Lune
Closest common color name: Ivory.
Questions
- What color is #F4F6E8?
- #F4F6E8 is a very light, desaturated yellow, closest to the named color Cumulus. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F4F6E8?
- The RGB value is 244, 246, 232: 244 red, 246 green and 232 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F4F6E8?
- The complementary color is #EAE8F6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F4F6E8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.19:1 and white text 1.09:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.