#F5F9EA color
The hex color #F5F9EA is a very light, moderate yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.1% red, 97.6% green and 91.8% blue (245, 249, 234).
Its hue angle is 76°, with 56% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Amnesiac White (#F8FBEB), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.62:1).
#F5F9EA color codes
| HEX | #F5F9EA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(245, 249, 234) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.1%, 97.6%, 91.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(76, 56%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(76, 6%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 6%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.27, -3.92, 6.73) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.27, 7.79, 120.18) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(86.381, 93.104, 91.246) | |
| Decimal | 16120298 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F5F9EA, 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 #F5F9EA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.62:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F5F9EA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.62:1 | 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 #F5F9EA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fbf7e9Protanopia
no red cones#fbf7ebDeuteranopia
no green cones#f7f7f5Tritanopia
no blue cones#f7f7f7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f5f9ea; }
.text { color: #f5f9ea; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f5f9ea; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(245 249 234 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f5f9ea, #eef9ea); }
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Questions
- What color is #F5F9EA?
- #F5F9EA is a very light, moderate yellow-green, closest to the named color Amnesiac White. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F5F9EA?
- The RGB value is 245, 249, 234: 245 red, 249 green and 234 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F5F9EA?
- The complementary color is #EEEAF9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F5F9EA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.62:1 and white text 1.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.