#FEFAEA color
The hex color #FEFAEA is a very light, vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 99.6% red, 98% green and 91.8% blue (254, 250, 234).
Its hue angle is 48°, with 91% saturation and 96% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 8% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Glamour White (#FFFCEC), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 20.08:1).
#FEFAEA color codes
| HEX | #FEFAEA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(254, 250, 234) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(99.6%, 98%, 91.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(48, 91%, 96%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(48, 8%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 8%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(98.19, -1.36, 8.14) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(98.19, 8.25, 99.5) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(89.908, 95.383, 91.5) | |
| Decimal | 16710378 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FEFAEA, 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 #FEFAEA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 20.08:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FEFAEA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 20.08:1 | 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 #FEFAEA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fef9e9Protanopia
no red cones#fffaeaDeuteranopia
no green cones#fff7f5Tritanopia
no blue cones#fafafaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fefaea; }
.text { color: #fefaea; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fefaea; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(254 250 234 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fefaea, #f8feea); }
Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Ivory.
Questions
- What color is #FEFAEA?
- #FEFAEA is a very light, vivid yellow, closest to the named color Glamour White. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FEFAEA?
- The RGB value is 254, 250, 234: 254 red, 250 green and 234 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FEFAEA?
- The complementary color is #EAEEFE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FEFAEA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 20.08:1 and white text 1.05:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.