#F6F4EE color
The hex color #F6F4EE is a very light, desaturated yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.5% red, 95.7% green and 93.3% blue (246, 244, 238).
Its hue angle is 45°, with 31% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 3% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Pearl White (#F3F2ED), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.09:1).
#F6F4EE color codes
| HEX | #F6F4EE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(246, 244, 238) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.5%, 95.7%, 93.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(45, 31%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(45, 3%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 3%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.19, -0.37, 3.12) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.19, 3.14, 96.85) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(85.787, 90.468, 93.815) | |
| Decimal | 16184558 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F6F4EE, 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 #F6F4EE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.09:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F6F4EE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.09:1 | 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 #F6F4EE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f6f4eeProtanopia
no red cones#f6f4eeDeuteranopia
no green cones#f8f3f2Tritanopia
no blue cones#f4f4f4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f6f4ee; }
.text { color: #f6f4ee; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f6f4ee; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(246 244 238 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f6f4ee, #f4f6ee); }
Similar colors
#f3f2edPearl White#f5f4edMorning Snow#f9f6eeBone White#f4f2eaDove’s Wing#f2f0e8Cotton Field#f1eee8Cloud Dancer#f6f4f1White Chalk#efede6Salt
Questions
- What color is #F6F4EE?
- #F6F4EE is a very light, desaturated yellow, closest to the named color Pearl White. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F6F4EE?
- The RGB value is 246, 244, 238: 246 red, 244 green and 238 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F6F4EE?
- The complementary color is #EEF0F6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F6F4EE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.09:1 and white text 1.1:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.