#FBF3D6 color
The hex color #FBF3D6 is a very light, vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98.4% red, 95.3% green and 83.9% blue (251, 243, 214).
Its hue angle is 47°, with 82% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 15% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Lunar Luxury (#FBF4D6), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.89:1).
#FBF3D6 color codes
| HEX | #FBF3D6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(251, 243, 214) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98.4%, 95.3%, 83.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(47, 82%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(47, 15%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 15%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.78, -2.02, 14.95) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.78, 15.09, 97.69) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(83.971, 89.467, 76.45) | |
| Decimal | 16511958 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FBF3D6, 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 #FBF3D6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.89:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FBF3D6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.89:1 | 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 #FBF3D6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#faf1d4Protanopia
no red cones#fcf4d7Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffeeebTritanopia
no blue cones#f3f3f3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fbf3d6; }
.text { color: #fbf3d6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fbf3d6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(251 243 214 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fbf3d6, #f1fbd6); }
Similar colors
#fbf4d6Lunar Luxury#fff6d9Hot Beach#fdf3d5Satin Cream White#fff6d7Natural Wool#fff7dbButtermelon#f7f0d2Buttered Up#f6eed1Mayonnaise#fff8dcCornsilk
Questions
- What color is #FBF3D6?
- #FBF3D6 is a very light, vivid yellow, closest to the named color Lunar Luxury. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FBF3D6?
- The RGB value is 251, 243, 214: 251 red, 243 green and 214 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FBF3D6?
- The complementary color is #D6DEFB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FBF3D6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.89:1 and white text 1.11:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.