#FEFEFB color
The hex color #FEFEFB is a very light, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 99.6% red, 99.6% green and 98.4% blue (254, 254, 251).
Its hue angle is 60°, with 60% saturation and 99% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Lotion (#FEFDFA), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 20.78:1).
#FEFEFB color codes
| HEX | #FEFEFB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(254, 254, 251) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(99.6%, 99.6%, 98.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(60, 60%, 99%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(60, 1%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 1%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(99.58, -0.52, 1.43) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(99.58, 1.52, 110.06) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(93.725, 98.92, 105.404) | |
| Decimal | 16711419 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FEFEFB, 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 #FEFEFB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 20.78:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.01:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FEFEFB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.01:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 20.78:1 | 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 #FEFEFB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fffefbProtanopia
no red cones#fffefbDeuteranopia
no green cones#fffefdTritanopia
no blue cones#fefefeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fefefb; }
.text { color: #fefefb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fefefb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(254 254 251 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fefefb, #fdfefb); }Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #FEFEFB?
- #FEFEFB is a very light, moderate yellow, closest to the named color Lotion. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FEFEFB?
- The RGB value is 254, 254, 251: 254 red, 254 green and 251 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FEFEFB?
- The complementary color is #FBFBFE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FEFEFB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 20.78:1 and white text 1.01:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.