#FCF9FA color
The hex color #FCF9FA is a white.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98.8% red, 97.6% green and 98% blue (252, 249, 250).
Its hue angle is 340°, with 33% saturation and 98% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 1% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Snowman (#FEFAFB), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 20.07:1).
#FCF9FA color codes
| HEX | #FCF9FA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(252, 249, 250) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98.8%, 97.6%, 98%) | |
| HSL | hsl(340, 33%, 98%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(340, 1%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 1%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(98.17, 1.17, -0.13) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(98.17, 1.17, 353.8) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(91.273, 95.349, 104.02) | |
| Decimal | 16579066 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FCF9FA, 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 #FCF9FA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 20.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FCF9FA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 20.07:1 | 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 #FCF9FA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f9f9faProtanopia
no red cones#fafafaDeuteranopia
no green cones#fdf9f9Tritanopia
no blue cones#fafafaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fcf9fa; }
.text { color: #fcf9fa; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fcf9fa; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(252 249 250 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fcf9fa, #fcfaf9); }Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #FCF9FA?
- #FCF9FA is a white, closest to the named color Snowman. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FCF9FA?
- The RGB value is 252, 249, 250: 252 red, 249 green and 250 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FCF9FA?
- The complementary color is #F9FCFB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FCF9FA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 20.07:1 and white text 1.05:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.