#F6F2E2 color
The hex color #F6F2E2 is a very light, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.5% red, 94.9% green and 88.6% blue (246, 242, 226).
Its hue angle is 48°, with 53% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 8% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Whiskers (#F6F1E2), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.72:1).
#F6F2E2 color codes
| HEX | #F6F2E2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(246, 242, 226) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.5%, 94.9%, 88.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(48, 53%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(48, 8%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 8%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.41, -1.37, 8.19) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.41, 8.3, 99.47) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(83.484, 88.589, 84.638) | |
| Decimal | 16184034 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F6F2E2, 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 #F6F2E2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.72:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F6F2E2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.72:1 | 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 #F6F2E2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f6f1e1Protanopia
no red cones#f7f2e2Deuteranopia
no green cones#faefedTritanopia
no blue cones#f2f2f2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f6f2e2; }
.text { color: #f6f2e2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f6f2e2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(246 242 226 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f6f2e2, #f0f6e2); }
Similar colors
#f6f1e2Whiskers#f4efe0Bianca#f4f2e2Au Clair de la Lune#f4efe1Divine Pleasure#f8f6e6Flickering Firefly#f5f3e6Dear Reader#f6efdfPaper White#f6f3e7Rapture’s Light
Closest common color name: Old Lace.
Questions
- What color is #F6F2E2?
- #F6F2E2 is a very light, moderate yellow, closest to the named color Whiskers. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F6F2E2?
- The RGB value is 246, 242, 226: 246 red, 242 green and 226 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F6F2E2?
- The complementary color is #E2E6F6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F6F2E2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.72:1 and white text 1.12:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.