#F6FCFE color
The hex color #F6FCFE is a very light, vivid cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.5% red, 98.8% green and 99.6% blue (246, 252, 254).
Its hue angle is 195°, with 80% saturation and 98% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Heart of Ice (#F7FCFF), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 20.27:1).
#F6FCFE color codes
| HEX | #F6FCFE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(246, 252, 254) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.5%, 98.8%, 99.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(195, 80%, 98%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(195, 3%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 1%, 0%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(98.58, -1.61, -1.64) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(98.58, 2.3, 225.57) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(90.703, 96.369, 107.569) | |
| Decimal | 16186622 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F6FCFE, 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 #F6FCFE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 20.27:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F6FCFE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 20.27:1 | 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 #F6FCFE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fbfcfeProtanopia
no red cones#f9fafeDeuteranopia
no green cones#f4fdfdTritanopia
no blue cones#fbfbfbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f6fcfe; }
.text { color: #f6fcfe; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f6fcfe; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(246 252 254 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f6fcfe, #f6f8fe); }
Similar colors
#f7fcffHeart of Ice#fcffffPolar Bear in a Blizzard#eef7faSilent Snowfall#f5fefdSparkling Snow#f2f7fdCotton Ball#fcfdfcEmptiness#f0f8ffAlice Blue#f8fbf8White Porcelain
Questions
- What color is #F6FCFE?
- #F6FCFE is a very light, vivid cyan, closest to the named color Heart of Ice. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F6FCFE?
- The RGB value is 246, 252, 254: 246 red, 252 green and 254 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F6FCFE?
- The complementary color is #FEF8F6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F6FCFE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 20.27:1 and white text 1.04:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.