#F6F3E8 color
The hex color #F6F3E8 is a very light, desaturated yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.5% red, 95.3% green and 91% blue (246, 243, 232).
Its hue angle is 47°, with 44% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 6% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Rapture’s Light (#F6F3E7), a difference of 0.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.9:1).
#F6F3E8 color codes
| HEX | #F6F3E8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(246, 243, 232) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.5%, 95.3%, 91%) | |
| HSL | hsl(47, 44%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(47, 6%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 6%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.8, -0.88, 5.65) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.8, 5.72, 98.88) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(84.62, 89.521, 89.15) | |
| Decimal | 16184296 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F6F3E8, 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 #F6F3E8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.9:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F6F3E8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.9:1 | 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 #F6F3E8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f6f2e7Protanopia
no red cones#f7f3e8Deuteranopia
no green cones#f9f1f0Tritanopia
no blue cones#f3f3f3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f6f3e8; }
.text { color: #f6f3e8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f6f3e8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(246 243 232 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f6f3e8, #f2f6e8); }
Similar colors
#f6f3e7Rapture’s Light#f5f3e9Engulfed in Light#f5f1e5Open Book#f2f0e6Marble White#f2f0e7Whipped Cream#f5f3e6Dear Reader#f1eee2Blanc Cassé#f0eee4Marshmallow
Closest common color name: Bone White.
Questions
- What color is #F6F3E8?
- #F6F3E8 is a very light, desaturated yellow, closest to the named color Rapture’s Light. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F6F3E8?
- The RGB value is 246, 243, 232: 246 red, 243 green and 232 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F6F3E8?
- The complementary color is #E8EBF6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F6F3E8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.9:1 and white text 1.11:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.