#F6F9FC color
The hex color #F6F9FC is a white.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.5% red, 97.6% green and 98.8% blue (246, 249, 252).
Its hue angle is 210°, with 50% saturation and 98% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Heart of Ice (#F7FCFF), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.87:1).
#F6F9FC color codes
| HEX | #F6F9FC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(246, 249, 252) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.5%, 97.6%, 98.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(210, 50%, 98%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(210, 2%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 1%, 0%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.78, -0.45, -1.78) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.78, 1.84, 255.71) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(89.449, 94.372, 105.58) | |
| Decimal | 16185852 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F6F9FC, 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 #F6F9FC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.87:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F6F9FC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.87:1 | 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 #F6F9FC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f8f9fcProtanopia
no red cones#f7f8fcDeuteranopia
no green cones#f5fafaTritanopia
no blue cones#f9f9f9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f6f9fc; }
.text { color: #f6f9fc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f6f9fc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(246 249 252 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f6f9fc, #f6f6fc); }
Similar colors
#f7fcffHeart of Ice#f3f4f5Chef’s Hat#f2f7fdCotton Ball#f2f3f4Anti-Flash White#f9f9f9Doctor#fafafaDr. White#f3f4f4Lighthouse#f2f2f4Errigal White
Closest common color name: White Smoke.
Questions
- What color is #F6F9FC?
- #F6F9FC is a white, closest to the named color Heart of Ice. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F6F9FC?
- The RGB value is 246, 249, 252: 246 red, 249 green and 252 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F6F9FC?
- The complementary color is #FCF9F6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F6F9FC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.87:1 and white text 1.06:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.