#F9E1D7 color
The hex color #F9E1D7 is a very light, moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 97.6% red, 88.2% green and 84.3% blue (249, 225, 215).
Its hue angle is 18°, with 74% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 10% magenta, 14% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Air-Kiss (#F6DCD2), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.78:1).
#F9E1D7 color codes
| HEX | #F9E1D7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(249, 225, 215) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(97.6%, 88.2%, 84.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(18, 74%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(18, 14%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 10%, 14%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.19, 6.61, 7.88) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.19, 10.29, 49.98) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(78.257, 78.898, 75.383) | |
| Decimal | 16376279 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F9E1D7, 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 #F9E1D7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.78:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F9E1D7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.78:1 | 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 #F9E1D7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e7e3d6Protanopia
no red cones#ece8d7Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffdedeTritanopia
no blue cones#e6e6e6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f9e1d7; }
.text { color: #f9e1d7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f9e1d7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(249 225 215 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f9e1d7, #f9f2d7); }
Similar colors
#f6dcd2Air-Kiss#fce6dbSlightly in Love#f3dfd7Angel Wing#f3e0d8Peachy Milk#f0dbd5Porcelain Blush#faddd5Pink Parfait#f2e0daFallen Petals#f6dacbSalt on Her Lips
Closest common color name: Misty Rose.
Questions
- What color is #F9E1D7?
- #F9E1D7 is a very light, moderate orange, closest to the named color Air-Kiss. It belongs to the orange family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F9E1D7?
- The RGB value is 249, 225, 215: 249 red, 225 green and 215 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F9E1D7?
- The complementary color is #D7EFF9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F9E1D7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.78:1 and white text 1.25:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.