#FBF8EB color
The hex color #FBF8EB is a very light, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98.4% red, 97.3% green and 92.2% blue (251, 248, 235).
Its hue angle is 49°, with 67% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 6% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Rapture’s Light (#F6F3E7), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.73:1).
#FBF8EB color codes
| HEX | #FBF8EB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(251, 248, 235) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98.4%, 97.3%, 92.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(49, 67%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(49, 6%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 6%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.49, -1.21, 6.59) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.49, 6.7, 100.42) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(88.344, 93.643, 92.002) | |
| Decimal | 16513259 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FBF8EB, 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 #FBF8EB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.73:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FBF8EB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.73:1 | 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 #FBF8EB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fbf7eaProtanopia
no red cones#fcf8ebDeuteranopia
no green cones#fef6f4Tritanopia
no blue cones#f8f8f8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fbf8eb; }
.text { color: #fbf8eb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fbf8eb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(251 248 235 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fbf8eb, #f6fbeb); }
Similar colors
#f6f3e7Rapture’s Light#f5f3e6Dear Reader#fff9ebToasted Marshmallow Fluff#fffcecGlamour White#f8f6e6Flickering Firefly#f5f1e5Open Book#f5f3e9Engulfed in Light#f6f1e2Whiskers
Closest common color name: Floral White.
Questions
- What color is #FBF8EB?
- #FBF8EB is a very light, moderate yellow, closest to the named color Rapture’s Light. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FBF8EB?
- The RGB value is 251, 248, 235: 251 red, 248 green and 235 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FBF8EB?
- The complementary color is #EBEEFB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FBF8EB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.73:1 and white text 1.06:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.