#F6EDD0 color
The hex color #F6EDD0 is a very light, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.5% red, 92.9% green and 81.6% blue (246, 237, 208).
Its hue angle is 46°, with 68% saturation and 89% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 15% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Mayonnaise (#F6EED1), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.94:1).
#F6EDD0 color codes
| HEX | #F6EDD0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(246, 237, 208) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.5%, 92.9%, 81.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(46, 68%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(46, 15%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 15%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.76, -1.66, 15.15) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.76, 15.24, 96.26) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(79.675, 84.716, 71.817) | |
| Decimal | 16182736 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F6EDD0, 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 #F6EDD0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.94:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F6EDD0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.94:1 | 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 #F6EDD0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f4ebceProtanopia
no red cones#f6eed1Deuteranopia
no green cones#fde8e5Tritanopia
no blue cones#edededAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f6edd0; }
.text { color: #f6edd0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f6edd0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(246 237 208 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f6edd0, #ecf6d0); }
Similar colors
#f6eed1Mayonnaise#f7f0d2Buttered Up#f6eed5Moonlight#fdf3d5Satin Cream White#f8edd3Polished Pearl#fdf2d1Vanilla Ice#fbf4d6Lunar Luxury#f8f0d8Sunny Honey
Closest common color name: Cornsilk.
Questions
- What color is #F6EDD0?
- #F6EDD0 is a very light, moderate yellow, closest to the named color Mayonnaise. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F6EDD0?
- The RGB value is 246, 237, 208: 246 red, 237 green and 208 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F6EDD0?
- The complementary color is #D0D9F6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F6EDD0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.94:1 and white text 1.17:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.