#FEFCEB color
The hex color #FEFCEB is a very light, vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 99.6% red, 98.8% green and 92.2% blue (254, 252, 235).
Its hue angle is 54°, with 90% saturation and 96% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 7% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Sparkling Cider (#FFFDEB), a difference of 0.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 20.34:1).
#FEFCEB color codes
| HEX | #FEFCEB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(254, 252, 235) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(99.6%, 98.8%, 92.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(54, 90%, 96%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(54, 7%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 7%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(98.71, -2.21, 8.37) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(98.71, 8.66, 104.76) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(90.677, 96.69, 92.467) | |
| Decimal | 16710891 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FEFCEB, 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 #FEFCEB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 20.34:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FEFCEB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 20.34:1 | 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 #FEFCEB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fffbeaProtanopia
no red cones#fffcecDeuteranopia
no green cones#fff9f7Tritanopia
no blue cones#fbfbfbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fefceb; }
.text { color: #fefceb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fefceb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(254 252 235 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fefceb, #f6feeb); }Similar colors
#fffdebSparkling Cider#fcfbebPlacebo Yellow#fffcecGlamour White#fffff0Ivory#f8f6e6Flickering Firefly#ffffebVanilla Drop#faf7e2Diamond#fff9e7Down Feathers
Questions
- What color is #FEFCEB?
- #FEFCEB is a very light, vivid yellow, closest to the named color Sparkling Cider. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FEFCEB?
- The RGB value is 254, 252, 235: 254 red, 252 green and 235 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FEFCEB?
- The complementary color is #EBEDFE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FEFCEB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 20.34:1 and white text 1.03:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.