#F5FAE2 color
The hex color #F5FAE2 is a very light, moderate yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.1% red, 98% green and 88.6% blue (245, 250, 226).
Its hue angle is 72°, with 71% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Final Departure (#F1F5DB), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.65:1).
#F5FAE2 color codes
| HEX | #F5FAE2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(245, 250, 226) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.1%, 98%, 88.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(72, 71%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(72, 10%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 10%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.34, -5.74, 10.95) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.34, 12.36, 117.67) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(85.567, 93.275, 85.433) | |
| Decimal | 16120546 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F5FAE2, 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 #F5FAE2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.65:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F5FAE2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.65:1 | 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 #F5FAE2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fef7e1Protanopia
no red cones#fdf8e3Deuteranopia
no green cones#f8f7f3Tritanopia
no blue cones#f7f7f7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f5fae2; }
.text { color: #f5fae2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f5fae2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(245 250 226 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f5fae2, #e9fae2); }
Similar colors
#f1f5dbFinal Departure#f2f6dbSprig of Sage#f6ffe8Milk Foam#f3f4d9Praise the Sun#edf6dbFuton#f5f5dcBeige#f5f5daMoon Sugar#fefee7Wedding Dress
Questions
- What color is #F5FAE2?
- #F5FAE2 is a very light, moderate yellow-green, closest to the named color Final Departure. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F5FAE2?
- The RGB value is 245, 250, 226: 245 red, 250 green and 226 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F5FAE2?
- The complementary color is #E7E2FA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F5FAE2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.65:1 and white text 1.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.