#FBF2CF color
The hex color #FBF2CF is a very light, vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98.4% red, 94.9% green and 81.2% blue (251, 242, 207).
Its hue angle is 48°, with 85% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 18% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Hint of Yellow (#FAF1CD), a difference of 0.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.7:1).
#FBF2CF color codes
| HEX | #FBF2CF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(251, 242, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98.4%, 94.9%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(48, 85%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(48, 18%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 18%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.38, -2.56, 18) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.38, 18.18, 98.09) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(82.798, 88.52, 71.744) | |
| Decimal | 16511695 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FBF2CF, 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 #FBF2CF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FBF2CF 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 #FBF2CF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#faf0cdProtanopia
no red cones#fcf3d0Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffede8Tritanopia
no blue cones#f2f2f2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fbf2cf; }
.text { color: #fbf2cf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fbf2cf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(251 242 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fbf2cf, #eefbcf); }
Similar colors
#faf1cdHint of Yellow#fff5cfStereotypical Duck#f7edcaMother’s Milk#fdf2d1Vanilla Ice#f7eec8Banana Split#fcf0caVanilla Cake#fff6d7Natural Wool#f7f0d2Buttered Up
Closest common color name: Cornsilk.
Questions
- What color is #FBF2CF?
- #FBF2CF is a very light, vivid yellow, closest to the named color Hint of Yellow. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FBF2CF?
- The RGB value is 251, 242, 207: 251 red, 242 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FBF2CF?
- The complementary color is #CFD8FB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FBF2CF?
- 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.