#F7E9D0 color
The hex color #F7E9D0 is a very light, moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.9% red, 91.4% green and 81.6% blue (247, 233, 208).
Its hue angle is 38°, with 71% saturation and 89% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 16% yellow and 3% black.
The closest named color is Champagne (#F7E7CE), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.52:1).
#F7E9D0 color codes
| HEX | #F7E9D0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(247, 233, 208) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.9%, 91.4%, 81.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(38, 71%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(38, 16%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 16%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.84, 0.73, 13.86) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.84, 13.88, 87) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(78.881, 82.607, 71.452) | |
| Decimal | 16247248 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F7E9D0, 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 #F7E9D0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.52:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F7E9D0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.52:1 | 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 #F7E9D0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f0e8cfProtanopia
no red cones#f3ecd1Deuteranopia
no green cones#fee4e2Tritanopia
no blue cones#eaeaeaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f7e9d0; }
.text { color: #f7e9d0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f7e9d0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(247 233 208 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f7e9d0, #f2f7d0); }
Similar colors
#f7e7ceChampagne#faeed7Happy Skeleton#f5e9ceYoghurt Brûlée#fbedd7Beaches of Cancun#ffefd5Papaya Whip#f5e7d2Pita#f9eed6Flashlight#ffefd6Blank Canvas
Questions
- What color is #F7E9D0?
- #F7E9D0 is a very light, moderate orange, closest to the named color Champagne. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F7E9D0?
- The RGB value is 247, 233, 208: 247 red, 233 green and 208 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F7E9D0?
- The complementary color is #D0DEF7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F7E9D0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.52:1 and white text 1.2:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.