#F6F7EB color
The hex color #F6F7EB is a very light, desaturated yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.5% red, 96.9% green and 92.2% blue (246, 247, 235).
Its hue angle is 65°, with 43% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 3% black.
The closest named color is Enoki (#F8FAEE), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.42:1).
#F6F7EB color codes
| HEX | #F6F7EB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(246, 247, 235) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.5%, 96.9%, 92.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(65, 43%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(65, 5%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 5%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.87, -2.4, 5.65) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.87, 6.14, 113.05) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(86.26, 92.113, 91.816) | |
| Decimal | 16185323 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F6F7EB, 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 #F6F7EB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F6F7EB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.42:1 | 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 #F6F7EB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f9f6eaProtanopia
no red cones#f9f6ebDeuteranopia
no green cones#f8f5f3Tritanopia
no blue cones#f6f6f6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f6f7eb; }
.text { color: #f6f7eb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f6f7eb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(246 247 235 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f6f7eb, #f0f7eb); }
Similar colors
#f8faeeEnoki#f3f3e6Cumulus#f5f3e6Dear Reader#eeefe2Star Magnolia#fdfff5Milk#fcfbebPlacebo Yellow#efefe5Oyster Island#f8f6e6Flickering Firefly
Closest common color name: Ivory.
Questions
- What color is #F6F7EB?
- #F6F7EB is a very light, desaturated yellow, closest to the named color Enoki. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F6F7EB?
- The RGB value is 246, 247, 235: 246 red, 247 green and 235 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F6F7EB?
- The complementary color is #ECEBF7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F6F7EB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.42:1 and white text 1.08:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.