#F5F3E1 color
The hex color #F5F3E1 is a very light, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.1% red, 95.3% green and 88.2% blue (245, 243, 225).
Its hue angle is 54°, with 50% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 8% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Full Moon (#F4F3E0), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.79:1).
#F5F3E1 color codes
| HEX | #F5F3E1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(245, 243, 225) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.1%, 95.3%, 88.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(54, 50%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(54, 8%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 8%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.56, -2.38, 8.91) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.56, 9.23, 104.95) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(83.296, 88.95, 84.001) | |
| Decimal | 16118753 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F5F3E1, 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 #F5F3E1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F5F3E1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.79:1 | 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 #F5F3E1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f7f2e0Protanopia
no red cones#f8f3e2Deuteranopia
no green cones#f9f0eeTritanopia
no blue cones#f2f2f2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f5f3e1; }
.text { color: #f5f3e1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f5f3e1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(245 243 225 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f5f3e1, #edf5e1); }
Similar colors
#f4f3e0Full Moon#f4f2e2Au Clair de la Lune#f8f6e6Flickering Firefly#faf7e2Diamond#f3f0daWashed Canvas#edecdbCannoli Cream#f4f0daLotus Flower#efedd8Slippery Soap
Closest common color name: Eggshell.
Questions
- What color is #F5F3E1?
- #F5F3E1 is a very light, moderate yellow, closest to the named color Full Moon. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F5F3E1?
- The RGB value is 245, 243, 225: 245 red, 243 green and 225 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F5F3E1?
- The complementary color is #E1E3F5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F5F3E1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.79:1 and white text 1.12:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.