#F6FAE5 color
The hex color #F6FAE5 is a very light, moderate yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.5% red, 98% green and 89.8% blue (246, 250, 229).
Its hue angle is 71°, with 68% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Pearl Powder (#FAFFED), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.72:1).
#F6FAE5 color codes
| HEX | #F6FAE5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(246, 250, 229) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.5%, 98%, 89.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(71, 68%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(71, 8%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 8%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.48, -4.91, 9.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.48, 10.79, 117.04) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(86.333, 93.621, 87.636) | |
| Decimal | 16186085 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F6FAE5, 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 #F6FAE5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.72:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F6FAE5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.72:1 | 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 #F6FAE5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fdf8e4Protanopia
no red cones#fdf8e6Deuteranopia
no green cones#f9f7f4Tritanopia
no blue cones#f8f8f8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f6fae5; }
.text { color: #f6fae5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f6fae5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(246 250 229 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f6fae5, #ecfae5); }
Similar colors
#faffedPearl Powder#fefee7Wedding Dress#f1f2ddRestful Rain#f8fbebAmnesiac White#f1f5dbFinal Departure#ffffeaNorthern Star#ffffebVanilla Drop#ecf3e1White Mecca
Closest common color name: Beige.
Questions
- What color is #F6FAE5?
- #F6FAE5 is a very light, moderate yellow-green, closest to the named color Pearl Powder. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F6FAE5?
- The RGB value is 246, 250, 229: 246 red, 250 green and 229 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F6FAE5?
- The complementary color is #E9E5FA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F6FAE5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.72:1 and white text 1.06:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.