#FEF5F1 color
The hex color #FEF5F1 is a very light, vivid orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 99.6% red, 96.1% green and 94.5% blue (254, 245, 241).
Its hue angle is 18°, with 87% saturation and 97% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 5% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Ivory Tower (#FBF3F1), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.55:1).
#FEF5F1 color codes
| HEX | #FEF5F1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(254, 245, 241) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(99.6%, 96.1%, 94.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(18, 87%, 97%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(18, 5%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 5%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.12, 2.32, 2.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.12, 3.79, 52.15) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(89.401, 92.727, 96.39) | |
| Decimal | 16709105 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FEF5F1, 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 #FEF5F1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.55:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FEF5F1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.55:1 | 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 #FEF5F1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f7f6f1Protanopia
no red cones#f9f7f1Deuteranopia
no green cones#fff4f4Tritanopia
no blue cones#f7f7f7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fef5f1; }
.text { color: #fef5f1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fef5f1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(254 245 241 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fef5f1, #fefcf1); }
Similar colors
#fbf3f1Ivory Tower#fff5eeSeashell#fff9f5Sugar Milk#fbf5f0Silver Bird#f6eeedGrannie’s Pearls#faede6Frothy Milk#f4efeeAngelic Wings#fffbf8Eyeball
Questions
- What color is #FEF5F1?
- #FEF5F1 is a very light, vivid orange, closest to the named color Ivory Tower. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FEF5F1?
- The RGB value is 254, 245, 241: 254 red, 245 green and 241 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FEF5F1?
- The complementary color is #F1FAFE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FEF5F1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.55:1 and white text 1.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.