#F7FFEC color
The hex color #F7FFEC is a very light, vivid yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.9% red, 100% green and 92.5% blue (247, 255, 236).
Its hue angle is 85°, with 100% saturation and 96% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Pearl Powder (#FAFFED), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 20.47:1).
#F7FFEC color codes
| HEX | #F7FFEC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(247, 255, 236) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.9%, 100%, 92.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(85, 100%, 96%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(85, 7%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 7%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(98.97, -5.91, 8.17) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(98.97, 10.08, 125.91) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(89.256, 97.35, 93.429) | |
| Decimal | 16252908 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F7FFEC, 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 #F7FFEC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 20.47:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F7FFEC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 20.47:1 | 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 #F7FFEC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fffcebProtanopia
no red cones#fffcedDeuteranopia
no green cones#f8fdf9Tritanopia
no blue cones#fcfcfcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f7ffec; }
.text { color: #f7ffec; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f7ffec; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(247 255 236 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f7ffec, #eeffec); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #F7FFEC?
- #F7FFEC is a very light, vivid yellow-green, closest to the named color Pearl Powder. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F7FFEC?
- The RGB value is 247, 255, 236: 247 red, 255 green and 236 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F7FFEC?
- The complementary color is #F4ECFF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F7FFEC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 20.47:1 and white text 1.03:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.