#F7FAEA color
The hex color #F7FAEA is a very light, moderate yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.9% red, 98% green and 91.8% blue (247, 250, 234).
Its hue angle is 71°, with 62% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Amnesiac White (#F8FBEB), a difference of 0.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.82:1).
#F7FAEA color codes
| HEX | #F7FAEA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(247, 250, 234) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.9%, 98%, 91.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(71, 62%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(71, 6%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 0%, 6%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.67, -3.74, 7.32) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.67, 8.22, 117.07) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(87.392, 94.086, 91.382) | |
| Decimal | 16251626 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F7FAEA, 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 #F7FAEA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.82:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F7FAEA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.82:1 | 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 #F7FAEA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fdf8e9Protanopia
no red cones#fcf8ebDeuteranopia
no green cones#f9f8f5Tritanopia
no blue cones#f8f8f8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f7faea; }
.text { color: #f7faea; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f7faea; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(247 250 234 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f7faea, #effaea); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #F7FAEA?
- #F7FAEA is a very light, moderate yellow-green, closest to the named color Amnesiac White. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F7FAEA?
- The RGB value is 247, 250, 234: 247 red, 250 green and 234 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F7FAEA?
- The complementary color is #EDEAFA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F7FAEA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.82:1 and white text 1.06:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.