#F9F2D6 color
The hex color #F9F2D6 is a very light, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 97.6% red, 94.9% green and 83.9% blue (249, 242, 214).
Its hue angle is 48°, with 74% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 14% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Lunar Luxury (#FBF4D6), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.7:1).
#F9F2D6 color codes
| HEX | #F9F2D6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(249, 242, 214) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(97.6%, 94.9%, 83.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(48, 74%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(48, 14%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 14%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.37, -2.22, 14.36) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.37, 14.53, 98.78) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(82.956, 88.5, 76.317) | |
| Decimal | 16380630 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F9F2D6, 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 #F9F2D6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F9F2D6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.7:1 | 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 #F9F2D6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f8f0d4Protanopia
no red cones#faf3d7Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffeeeaTritanopia
no blue cones#f2f2f2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f9f2d6; }
.text { color: #f9f2d6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f9f2d6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(249 242 214 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f9f2d6, #eff9d6); }
Similar colors
#fbf4d6Lunar Luxury#f7f0d2Buttered Up#f6eed1Mayonnaise#fff7dbButtermelon#fff6d9Hot Beach#fff8dcCornsilk#fdf3d5Satin Cream White#f8f4d8Transcendence
Questions
- What color is #F9F2D6?
- #F9F2D6 is a very light, moderate yellow, closest to the named color Lunar Luxury. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F9F2D6?
- The RGB value is 249, 242, 214: 249 red, 242 green and 214 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F9F2D6?
- The complementary color is #D6DDF9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F9F2D6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.7:1 and white text 1.12:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.