#FCF8F0 color
The hex color #FCF8F0 is a very light, moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98.8% red, 97.3% green and 94.1% blue (252, 248, 240).
Its hue angle is 40°, with 67% saturation and 96% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 5% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Bone White (#F9F6EE), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.82:1).
#FCF8F0 color codes
| HEX | #FCF8F0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(252, 248, 240) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98.8%, 97.3%, 94.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(40, 67%, 96%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(40, 5%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 5%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.68, -0.04, 4.31) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.68, 4.31, 90.53) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(89.438, 94.122, 95.877) | |
| Decimal | 16578800 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FCF8F0, 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 #FCF8F0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.82:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FCF8F0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.82:1 | 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 #FCF8F0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#faf8f0Protanopia
no red cones#fbf9f0Deuteranopia
no green cones#fef7f6Tritanopia
no blue cones#f8f8f8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fcf8f0; }
.text { color: #fcf8f0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fcf8f0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(252 248 240 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fcf8f0, #fafcf0); }
Similar colors
#f9f6eeBone White#fffaf0Floral White#fcf6ebDipped in Cream#f4f2eaDove’s Wing#f5f4edMorning Snow#fff7edFatback#f5f3e9Engulfed in Light#f9f2e7Powdered
Questions
- What color is #FCF8F0?
- #FCF8F0 is a very light, moderate orange, closest to the named color Bone White. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FCF8F0?
- The RGB value is 252, 248, 240: 252 red, 248 green and 240 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FCF8F0?
- The complementary color is #F0F4FC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FCF8F0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.82:1 and white text 1.06:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.