#FEFCEF color
The hex color #FEFCEF is a very light, vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 99.6% red, 98.8% green and 93.7% blue (254, 252, 239).
Its hue angle is 52°, with 88% saturation and 97% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 6% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Glamour White (#FFFCEC), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 20.38:1).
#FEFCEF color codes
| HEX | #FEFCEF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(254, 252, 239) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(99.6%, 98.8%, 93.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(52, 88%, 97%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(52, 6%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 6%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(98.8, -1.55, 6.45) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(98.8, 6.64, 103.49) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(91.261, 96.924, 95.545) | |
| Decimal | 16710895 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FEFCEF, 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 #FEFCEF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 20.38:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FEFCEF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 20.38:1 | 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 #FEFCEF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fffbeeProtanopia
no red cones#fffcefDeuteranopia
no green cones#fffaf8Tritanopia
no blue cones#fcfcfcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fefcef; }
.text { color: #fefcef; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fefcef; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(254 252 239 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fefcef, #f9feef); }Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #FEFCEF?
- #FEFCEF 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 #FEFCEF?
- The RGB value is 254, 252, 239: 254 red, 252 green and 239 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FEFCEF?
- The complementary color is #EFF1FE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FEFCEF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 20.38:1 and white text 1.03:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.