#FEFDF2 color
The hex color #FEFDF2 is a very light, vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 99.6% red, 99.2% green and 94.9% blue (254, 253, 242).
Its hue angle is 55°, with 86% saturation and 97% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Milk (#FDFFF5), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 20.55:1).
#FEFDF2 color codes
| HEX | #FEFDF2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(254, 253, 242) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(99.6%, 99.2%, 94.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(55, 86%, 97%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(55, 5%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 5%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(99.12, -1.55, 5.37) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(99.12, 5.59, 106.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(92.023, 97.733, 98.004) | |
| Decimal | 16711154 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FEFDF2, 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 #FEFDF2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 20.55:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FEFDF2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 20.55:1 | 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 #FEFDF2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fffcf1Protanopia
no red cones#fffdf2Deuteranopia
no green cones#fffbfaTritanopia
no blue cones#fcfcfcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fefdf2; }
.text { color: #fefdf2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fefdf2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(254 253 242 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fefdf2, #f9fef2); }Similar colors
#fdfff5Milk#f8faeeEnoki#fffff0Ivory#fffcecGlamour White#f5f3e9Engulfed in Light#fcfbebPlacebo Yellow#fffaf0Floral White#f6f3e7Rapture’s Light
Questions
- What color is #FEFDF2?
- #FEFDF2 is a very light, vivid yellow, closest to the named color Milk. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FEFDF2?
- The RGB value is 254, 253, 242: 254 red, 253 green and 242 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FEFDF2?
- The complementary color is #F2F3FE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FEFDF2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 20.55:1 and white text 1.02:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.