#FEF4EB color
The hex color #FEF4EB is a very light, vivid orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 99.6% red, 95.7% green and 92.2% blue (254, 244, 235).
Its hue angle is 28°, with 90% saturation and 96% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 7% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Linen (#FAF0E6), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.35:1).
#FEF4EB color codes
| HEX | #FEF4EB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(254, 244, 235) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(99.6%, 95.7%, 92.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(28, 90%, 96%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(28, 7%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 7%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.73, 1.83, 5.52) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.73, 5.82, 71.62) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(88.217, 91.771, 91.647) | |
| Decimal | 16708843 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FEF4EB, 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 #FEF4EB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.35:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FEF4EB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.35:1 | 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 #FEF4EB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f7f4eaProtanopia
no red cones#faf6ebDeuteranopia
no green cones#fff2f1Tritanopia
no blue cones#f6f6f6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fef4eb; }
.text { color: #fef4eb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fef4eb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(254 244 235 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fef4eb, #fefeeb); }
Similar colors
#faf0e6Linen#fff5eeSeashell#fff4e8What’s Left#fff7edFatback#f9ede2Alpaca#f7eee3Magnolia Petal#f9f2e7Powdered#f4ede4Angelic White
Questions
- What color is #FEF4EB?
- #FEF4EB is a very light, vivid orange, closest to the named color Linen. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FEF4EB?
- The RGB value is 254, 244, 235: 254 red, 244 green and 235 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FEF4EB?
- The complementary color is #EBF5FE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FEF4EB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.35:1 and white text 1.09:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.