#F4F7E2 color
The hex color #F4F7E2 is a very light, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 95.7% red, 96.9% green and 88.6% blue (244, 247, 226).
Its hue angle is 69°, with 57% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 3% black.
The closest named color is Restful Rain (#F1F2DD), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.25:1).
#F4F7E2 color codes
| HEX | #F4F7E2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(244, 247, 226) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(95.7%, 96.9%, 88.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(69, 57%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(69, 9%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 0%, 9%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.51, -4.58, 9.75) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.51, 10.77, 115.14) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(84.295, 91.246, 85.108) | |
| Decimal | 16054242 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F4F7E2, 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 #F4F7E2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.25:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F4F7E2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.25:1 | 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 #F4F7E2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fbf5e1Protanopia
no red cones#faf5e3Deuteranopia
no green cones#f7f4f1Tritanopia
no blue cones#f5f5f5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f4f7e2; }
.text { color: #f4f7e2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f4f7e2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(244 247 226 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f4f7e2, #eaf7e2); }
Similar colors
#f1f2ddRestful Rain#f5f5dcBeige#f1f5dbFinal Departure#eaeedaBethlehem Superstar#fefee7Wedding Dress#eaeed8Blissful Serenity#faffedPearl Powder#f8fbebAmnesiac White
Questions
- What color is #F4F7E2?
- #F4F7E2 is a very light, moderate yellow, closest to the named color Restful Rain. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F4F7E2?
- The RGB value is 244, 247, 226: 244 red, 247 green and 226 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F4F7E2?
- The complementary color is #E5E2F7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F4F7E2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.25:1 and white text 1.09:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.