#FDF6F0 color
The hex color #FDF6F0 is a very light, moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 99.2% red, 96.5% green and 94.1% blue (253, 246, 240).
Its hue angle is 28°, with 76% saturation and 97% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 5% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Silver Bird (#FBF5F0), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.62:1).
#FDF6F0 color codes
| HEX | #FDF6F0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(253, 246, 240) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(99.2%, 96.5%, 94.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(28, 76%, 97%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(28, 5%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 5%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.26, 1.31, 3.71) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.26, 3.93, 70.54) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(89.19, 93.086, 95.69) | |
| Decimal | 16643824 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FDF6F0, 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 #FDF6F0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.62:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FDF6F0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.62:1 | 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 #FDF6F0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f8f6f0Protanopia
no red cones#faf8f0Deuteranopia
no green cones#fff5f4Tritanopia
no blue cones#f7f7f7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fdf6f0; }
.text { color: #fdf6f0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fdf6f0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(253 246 240 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fdf6f0, #fdfdf0); }
Similar colors
#fbf5f0Silver Bird#fff9f5Sugar Milk#fff5eeSeashell#fff7edFatback#fffbf8Eyeball#faf0e6Linen#fbf3f1Ivory Tower#f4ede4Angelic White
Questions
- What color is #FDF6F0?
- #FDF6F0 is a very light, moderate orange, closest to the named color Silver Bird. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FDF6F0?
- The RGB value is 253, 246, 240: 253 red, 246 green and 240 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FDF6F0?
- The complementary color is #F0F7FD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FDF6F0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.62:1 and white text 1.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.