#FBF9DA color
The hex color #FBF9DA is a very light, vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98.4% red, 97.6% green and 85.5% blue (251, 249, 218).
Its hue angle is 56°, with 80% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 13% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Rising Star (#F7F6D5), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.66:1).
#FBF9DA color codes
| HEX | #FBF9DA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(251, 249, 218) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98.4%, 97.6%, 85.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(56, 80%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(56, 13%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 13%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.36, -4.42, 15.14) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.36, 15.77, 106.29) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(86.313, 93.323, 79.782) | |
| Decimal | 16513498 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FBF9DA, 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 #FBF9DA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.66:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FBF9DA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.66:1 | 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 #FBF9DA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fff6d8Protanopia
no red cones#fff8dbDeuteranopia
no green cones#fff5f0Tritanopia
no blue cones#f7f7f7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fbf9da; }
.text { color: #fbf9da; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fbf9da; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(251 249 218 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fbf9da, #ecfbda); }Similar colors
#f7f6d5Rising Star#fffcdaCheesecake#fcfcdaGood Morning#ffffe0Light Yellow#ffffe0Winter Duvet#f5f5daMoon Sugar#f8f4d8Transcendence#ffffddParmesan
Questions
- What color is #FBF9DA?
- #FBF9DA is a very light, vivid yellow, closest to the named color Rising Star. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FBF9DA?
- The RGB value is 251, 249, 218: 251 red, 249 green and 218 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FBF9DA?
- The complementary color is #DADCFB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FBF9DA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.66:1 and white text 1.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.