#FEFDF4 color
The hex color #FEFDF4 is a very light, vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 99.6% red, 99.2% green and 95.7% blue (254, 253, 244).
Its hue angle is 54°, with 83% saturation and 98% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Milk (#FDFFF5), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 20.57:1).
#FEFDF4 color codes
| HEX | #FEFDF4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(254, 253, 244) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(99.6%, 99.2%, 95.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(54, 83%, 98%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(54, 4%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 4%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(99.16, -1.22, 4.42) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(99.16, 4.58, 105.39) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(92.325, 97.853, 99.594) | |
| Decimal | 16711156 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FEFDF4, 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 #FEFDF4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 20.57:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FEFDF4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 20.57:1 | 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 #FEFDF4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fffcf4Protanopia
no red cones#fffdf4Deuteranopia
no green cones#fffcfaTritanopia
no blue cones#fdfdfdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fefdf4; }
.text { color: #fefdf4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fefdf4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(254 253 244 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fefdf4, #fafef4); }
Similar colors
#fdfff5Milk#f9f6eeBone White#fffaf0Floral White#f5f4edMorning Snow#f5f3e9Engulfed in Light#fcfff9Ceramic#f8faeeEnoki#f4f2eaDove’s Wing
Questions
- What color is #FEFDF4?
- #FEFDF4 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 #FEFDF4?
- The RGB value is 254, 253, 244: 254 red, 253 green and 244 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FEFDF4?
- The complementary color is #F4F5FE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FEFDF4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 20.57:1 and white text 1.02:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.