#F4FFBB color
The hex color #F4FFBB is a very light, vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 95.7% red, 100% green and 73.3% blue (244, 255, 187).
Its hue angle is 70°, with 100% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 27% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Kiwi Kiss (#EEF9C1), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.87:1).
#F4FFBB color codes
| HEX | #F4FFBB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(244, 255, 187) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(95.7%, 100%, 73.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(70, 100%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(70, 27%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 27%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.77, -14.33, 31.38) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.77, 34.49, 114.54) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(82.037, 94.342, 60.892) | |
| Decimal | 16056251 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F4FFBB, 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 #F4FFBB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.87:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F4FFBB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.87:1 | 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 #F4FFBB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fff8b7Protanopia
no red cones#fff9beDeuteranopia
no green cones#fcf7edTritanopia
no blue cones#f9f9f9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f4ffbb; }
.text { color: #f4ffbb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f4ffbb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(244 255 187 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f4ffbb, #d2ffbb); }
Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Cream.
Questions
- What color is #F4FFBB?
- #F4FFBB is a very light, vivid yellow, closest to the named color Kiwi Kiss. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F4FFBB?
- The RGB value is 244, 255, 187: 244 red, 255 green and 187 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F4FFBB?
- The complementary color is #C6BBFF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F4FFBB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.87:1 and white text 1.06:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.