#FCF6E9 color
The hex color #FCF6E9 is a very light, moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98.8% red, 96.5% green and 91.4% blue (252, 246, 233).
Its hue angle is 41°, with 76% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 8% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Toasted Marshmallow Fluff (#FFF9EB), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.5:1).
#FCF6E9 color codes
| HEX | #FCF6E9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(252, 246, 233) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98.8%, 96.5%, 91.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(41, 76%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(41, 8%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 8%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.02, -0.19, 6.96) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.02, 6.96, 91.57) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(87.807, 92.491, 90.302) | |
| Decimal | 16578281 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FCF6E9, 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 #FCF6E9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.5:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FCF6E9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.5:1 | 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 #FCF6E9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f9f5e8Protanopia
no red cones#fbf7e9Deuteranopia
no green cones#fff4f2Tritanopia
no blue cones#f6f6f6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fcf6e9; }
.text { color: #fcf6e9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fcf6e9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(252 246 233 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fcf6e9, #f8fce9); }
Similar colors
#fff9ebToasted Marshmallow Fluff#faf3e6Milk Moustache#fcf6ebDipped in Cream#fdf5e6Old Lace#f9f2e7Powdered#f5f1e5Open Book#fffaf0Floral White#f6efe1Fresh Snow
Questions
- What color is #FCF6E9?
- #FCF6E9 is a very light, moderate orange, closest to the named color Toasted Marshmallow Fluff. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FCF6E9?
- The RGB value is 252, 246, 233: 252 red, 246 green and 233 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FCF6E9?
- The complementary color is #E9EFFC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FCF6E9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.5:1 and white text 1.08:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.