#FEF1EB color
The hex color #FEF1EB is a very light, vivid orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 99.6% red, 94.5% green and 92.2% blue (254, 241, 235).
Its hue angle is 19°, with 90% saturation and 96% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 5% magenta, 7% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Frothy Milk (#FAEDE6), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19:1).
#FEF1EB color codes
| HEX | #FEF1EB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(254, 241, 235) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(99.6%, 94.5%, 92.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(19, 90%, 96%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(19, 7%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 5%, 7%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.99, 3.36, 4.45) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.99, 5.58, 52.97) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(87.322, 89.981, 91.349) | |
| Decimal | 16708075 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FEF1EB, 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 #FEF1EB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FEF1EB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19:1 | 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 #FEF1EB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f4f2ebProtanopia
no red cones#f7f4ebDeuteranopia
no green cones#ffefefTritanopia
no blue cones#f3f3f3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fef1eb; }
.text { color: #fef1eb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fef1eb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(254 241 235 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fef1eb, #fefbeb); }
Similar colors
#faede6Frothy Milk#fcede4Vanilla Blush#fff5eeSeashell#faeae2Dogwood#f2e6e1Homoeopathic Orange#fbf3f1Ivory Tower#f4e5e0Petal Pink#f7e7ddGrandma’s Cameo
Questions
- What color is #FEF1EB?
- #FEF1EB is a very light, vivid orange, closest to the named color Frothy Milk. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FEF1EB?
- The RGB value is 254, 241, 235: 254 red, 241 green and 235 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FEF1EB?
- The complementary color is #EBF8FE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FEF1EB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19:1 and white text 1.11:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.