#F4FCDC color
The hex color #F4FCDC is a very light, vivid yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 95.7% red, 98.8% green and 86.3% blue (244, 252, 220).
Its hue angle is 75°, with 84% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Futon (#EDF6DB), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.8:1).
#F4FCDC color codes
| HEX | #F4FCDC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(244, 252, 220) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(95.7%, 98.8%, 86.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(75, 84%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(75, 13%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 13%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.64, -8.04, 14.44) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.64, 16.53, 119.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(85.035, 94.021, 81.364) | |
| Decimal | 16055516 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F4FCDC, 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 #F4FCDC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.8:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F4FCDC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.8:1 | 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 #F4FCDC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fff8daProtanopia
no red cones#fff8ddDeuteranopia
no green cones#f7f8f3Tritanopia
no blue cones#f8f8f8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f4fcdc; }
.text { color: #f4fcdc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f4fcdc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(244 252 220 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f4fcdc, #e4fcdc); }
Similar colors
#edf6dbFuton#eef3d0Race the Sun#f2f6dbSprig of Sage#f1f5dbFinal Departure#f6ffe8Milk Foam#fcfcdaGood Morning#ffffddParmesan#ffffe0Light Yellow
Questions
- What color is #F4FCDC?
- #F4FCDC is a very light, vivid yellow-green, closest to the named color Futon. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F4FCDC?
- The RGB value is 244, 252, 220: 244 red, 252 green and 220 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F4FCDC?
- The complementary color is #E4DCFC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F4FCDC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.8:1 and white text 1.06:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.