#FEF7E5 color
The hex color #FEF7E5 is a very light, vivid orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 99.6% red, 96.9% green and 89.8% blue (254, 247, 229).
Its hue angle is 43°, with 93% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 10% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Cosmic Latte (#FFF8E7), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.65:1).
#FEF7E5 color codes
| HEX | #FEF7E5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(254, 247, 229) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(99.6%, 96.9%, 89.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(43, 93%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(43, 10%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 10%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.33, -0.66, 9.48) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.33, 9.5, 93.96) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(88.275, 93.25, 87.462) | |
| Decimal | 16709605 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FEF7E5, 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 #FEF7E5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.65:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FEF7E5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.65:1 | 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 #FEF7E5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fcf6e4Protanopia
no red cones#fdf8e5Deuteranopia
no green cones#fff4f2Tritanopia
no blue cones#f7f7f7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fef7e5; }
.text { color: #fef7e5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fef7e5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(254 247 229 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fef7e5, #f8fee5); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #FEF7E5?
- #FEF7E5 is a very light, vivid orange, closest to the named color Cosmic Latte. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FEF7E5?
- The RGB value is 254, 247, 229: 254 red, 247 green and 229 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FEF7E5?
- The complementary color is #E5ECFE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FEF7E5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.65:1 and white text 1.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.