#FEFADA color
The hex color #FEFADA is a very light, vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 99.6% red, 98% green and 85.5% blue (254, 250, 218).
Its hue angle is 53°, with 95% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 14% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Cheesecake (#FFFCDA), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.9:1).
#FEFADA color codes
| HEX | #FEFADA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(254, 250, 218) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(99.6%, 98%, 85.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(53, 95%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(53, 14%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 14%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.84, -3.88, 15.84) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.84, 16.31, 103.74) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(87.712, 94.505, 79.937) | |
| Decimal | 16710362 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FEFADA, 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 #FEFADA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.9:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FEFADA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.9:1 | 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 #FEFADA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fff8d8Protanopia
no red cones#fffadbDeuteranopia
no green cones#fff5f1Tritanopia
no blue cones#f9f9f9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fefada; }
.text { color: #fefada; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fefada; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(254 250 218 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fefada, #f0feda); }
Similar colors
#fffcdaCheesecake#fff9d8Warm Light#fffcd7Sweet Butter#f7f6d5Rising Star#f8f4d8Transcendence#fcfcdaGood Morning#ffffe0Light Yellow#ffffe0Winter Duvet
Questions
- What color is #FEFADA?
- #FEFADA is a very light, vivid yellow, closest to the named color Cheesecake. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FEFADA?
- The RGB value is 254, 250, 218: 254 red, 250 green and 218 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FEFADA?
- The complementary color is #DADEFE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FEFADA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.9:1 and white text 1.06:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.