#F5F4D9 color
The hex color #F5F4D9 is a very light, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.1% red, 95.7% green and 85.1% blue (245, 244, 217).
Its hue angle is 58°, with 58% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Moon Sugar (#F5F5DA), a difference of 0.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.82:1).
#F5F4D9 color codes
| HEX | #F5F4D9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(245, 244, 217) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.1%, 95.7%, 85.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(58, 58%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(58, 11%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 11%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.63, -4.16, 13.14) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.63, 13.79, 107.58) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(82.53, 89.124, 78.487) | |
| Decimal | 16119001 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F5F4D9, 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 #F5F4D9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.82:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F5F4D9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.82:1 | 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 #F5F4D9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f9f2d7Protanopia
no red cones#faf3daDeuteranopia
no green cones#faf0ecTritanopia
no blue cones#f2f2f2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f5f4d9; }
.text { color: #f5f4d9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f5f4d9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(245 244 217 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f5f4d9, #e8f5d9); }
Similar colors
#f5f5daMoon Sugar#f5f5dcBeige#f3f4d9Praise the Sun#f7f4daPineapple Sorbet#f8f4d8Transcendence#f9f5dbThunder & Lightning#eff0d3Giggle#f8f6dfPromenade
Questions
- What color is #F5F4D9?
- #F5F4D9 is a very light, moderate yellow, closest to the named color Moon Sugar. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F5F4D9?
- The RGB value is 245, 244, 217: 245 red, 244 green and 217 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F5F4D9?
- The complementary color is #D9DAF5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F5F4D9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.82:1 and white text 1.12:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.