#FEF5F6 color
The hex color #FEF5F6 is a very light, vivid red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 99.6% red, 96.1% green and 96.5% blue (254, 245, 246).
Its hue angle is 353°, with 82% saturation and 98% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 3% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Ivory Tower (#FBF3F1), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.61:1).
#FEF5F6 color codes
| HEX | #FEF5F6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(254, 245, 246) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(99.6%, 96.1%, 96.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(353, 82%, 98%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(353, 4%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 3%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.24, 3.17, 0.59) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.24, 3.23, 10.54) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(90.158, 93.03, 100.378) | |
| Decimal | 16709110 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FEF5F6, 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 #FEF5F6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.61:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FEF5F6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.61:1 | 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 #FEF5F6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f6f6f6Protanopia
no red cones#f8f8f6Deuteranopia
no green cones#fff4f5Tritanopia
no blue cones#f7f7f7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fef5f6; }
.text { color: #fef5f6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fef5f6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(254 245 246 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fef5f6, #fef9f5); }
Similar colors
#fbf3f1Ivory Tower#f6eeedGrannie’s Pearls#f6f1f4Grim White#fffafaSnow White#fffafaSnow#f5f0f1Plastic Clouds#faf5faWalkie Chalkie#fefafbSnowman
Questions
- What color is #FEF5F6?
- #FEF5F6 is a very light, vivid red, closest to the named color Ivory Tower. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FEF5F6?
- The RGB value is 254, 245, 246: 254 red, 245 green and 246 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FEF5F6?
- The complementary color is #F5FEFD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FEF5F6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.61:1 and white text 1.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.