#F7EBDA color
The hex color #F7EBDA is a very light, moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.9% red, 92.2% green and 85.5% blue (247, 235, 218).
Its hue angle is 35°, with 64% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 5% magenta, 12% yellow and 3% black.
The closest named color is Long Beach (#FAEFDF), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.85:1).
#F7EBDA color codes
| HEX | #F7EBDA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(247, 235, 218) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.9%, 92.2%, 85.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(35, 64%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(35, 12%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 5%, 12%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.56, 1.25, 9.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.56, 9.77, 82.64) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(80.72, 84.254, 78.326) | |
| Decimal | 16247770 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F7EBDA, 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 #F7EBDA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.85:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F7EBDA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.85:1 | 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 #F7EBDA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f0ebd9Protanopia
no red cones#f3eedaDeuteranopia
no green cones#fde8e6Tritanopia
no blue cones#ecececAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f7ebda; }
.text { color: #f7ebda; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f7ebda; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(247 235 218 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f7ebda, #f5f7da); }
Similar colors
#faefdfLong Beach#f3e9d9A Smell of Bakery#fbeddaMango Cheesecake#f2e7d8Ballet White#f5e9d5Mimosa#fef0deAward Winning White#faebd7Antique White#faebd7Milk Tooth
Questions
- What color is #F7EBDA?
- #F7EBDA is a very light, moderate orange, closest to the named color Long Beach. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F7EBDA?
- The RGB value is 247, 235, 218: 247 red, 235 green and 218 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F7EBDA?
- The complementary color is #DAE6F7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F7EBDA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.85:1 and white text 1.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.