#FBFDF7 color
The hex color #FBFDF7 is a very light, moderate yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98.4% red, 99.2% green and 96.9% blue (251, 253, 247).
Its hue angle is 80°, with 60% saturation and 98% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Ceramic (#FCFFF9), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 20.5:1).
#FBFDF7 color codes
| HEX | #FBFDF7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(251, 253, 247) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98.4%, 99.2%, 96.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(80, 60%, 98%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(80, 2%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 0%, 2%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(99.02, -1.7, 2.63) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(99.02, 3.14, 122.92) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(91.695, 97.475, 101.962) | |
| Decimal | 16514551 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FBFDF7, 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 #FBFDF7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 20.5:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FBFDF7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 20.5:1 | 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 #FBFDF7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fefcf7Protanopia
no red cones#fefcf7Deuteranopia
no green cones#fcfcfbTritanopia
no blue cones#fcfcfcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fbfdf7; }
.text { color: #fbfdf7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fbfdf7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(251 253 247 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fbfdf7, #f8fdf7); }
Similar colors
#fcfff9Ceramic#f8fbf8White Porcelain#fdfff5Milk#f5f4edMorning Snow#fefdfaLotion#faf9f6Off White#f6fdfaEverlasting Ice#fcfdfcEmptiness
Questions
- What color is #FBFDF7?
- #FBFDF7 is a very light, moderate yellow-green, closest to the named color Ceramic. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FBFDF7?
- The RGB value is 251, 253, 247: 251 red, 253 green and 247 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FBFDF7?
- The complementary color is #F9F7FD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FBFDF7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 20.5:1 and white text 1.02:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.