#FEF9ED

#FEF9ED

Color Values

HEX

#FEF9ED

RGB

254, 249, 237

HSL

42.4, 89.5%, 96.3%

HSV

42.4, 6.7%, 99.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 2.0%, 6.7%, 0.4%

OKLCH

0.9827 0.0167 88.0

Properties

Color Psychology

Near-whites and off-whites radiate purity, simplicity, and spacious clarity. They feel open and unbounded, associated with cleanliness, fresh starts, and minimalism. These tones create a sense of potential and possibility, inviting focus on content.

Design Usage

Off-whites are preferred over pure white for page backgrounds to reduce glare. They feel warmer while maintaining a clean, bright aesthetic. Use for primary backgrounds and content areas where visual breathing room is needed.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #FEF9ED;
color: #FEF9ED;
border-color: #FEF9ED;
Nearest Tailwind: Orange 50 #FFF7ED

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.05:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

19.99:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FEF9ED?

RGB(254, 249, 237) · HSL(42.4, 89.5%, 96.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 2.0%, 6.7%, 0.4%)

Does #FEF9ED meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.05:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #FEF9ED?

Use 000000 text on a #FEF9ED background; contrast on black is 19.99:1.