#F6E7CB color
The hex color #F6E7CB is a very light, moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.5% red, 90.6% green and 79.6% blue (246, 231, 203).
Its hue angle is 39°, with 70% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 17% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Delightful Pastry (#F9E7C8), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.21:1).
#F6E7CB color codes
| HEX | #F6E7CB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(246, 231, 203) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.5%, 90.6%, 79.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(39, 70%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(39, 17%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 17%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.16, 0.64, 15.47) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.16, 15.49, 87.63) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(77.361, 81.058, 68.059) | |
| Decimal | 16181195 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F6E7CB, 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 #F6E7CB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.21:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F6E7CB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.21:1 | 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 #F6E7CB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#efe6c9Protanopia
no red cones#f2eaccDeuteranopia
no green cones#fee2dfTritanopia
no blue cones#e8e8e8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f6e7cb; }
.text { color: #f6e7cb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f6e7cb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(246 231 203 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f6e7cb, #f0f6cb); }
Similar colors
#f9e7c8Delightful Pastry#f5e9ceYoghurt Brûlée#f0e3c7White Chocolate#f1e2c4Cloud of Cream#f7e7ceChampagne#f3e2c3Brooch Ivory#f8eacaGin Fizz#f8edd3Polished Pearl
Questions
- What color is #F6E7CB?
- #F6E7CB is a very light, moderate orange, closest to the named color Delightful Pastry. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F6E7CB?
- The RGB value is 246, 231, 203: 246 red, 231 green and 203 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F6E7CB?
- The complementary color is #CBDAF6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F6E7CB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.21:1 and white text 1.22:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.