#F9F5DC

Color Details

HEX
#F9F5DC
RGB
rgb(249, 245, 220)
HSL
hsl(52, 71%, 92%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 2%, 12%, 2%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 19.12:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #f9f5dc
Contrast 19.12:1 AAA
White on #f9f5dc
Contrast 1.10:1 Fail
#f9f5dc on Black
Contrast 19.12:1 AAA
#f9f5dc on White
Contrast 1.10:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#faf7e3
#fbf9ea
#fdfbf1
#c7c4b0
#959384
#646258

Complement & Analogous

#dce0f9
#ababed
#abeded

Triadic

#dcf9f5
#f5dcf9

Monochrome

#646258 #959384 #f9f5dc #fbf9ea #fdfbf1 #fefdf8

Analogous

#abeded #c4f2f2 #f9f5dc #bcbcf1 #ababed #8989be

Complementary Mix

#959384 #f9f5dc #fbf9ea #dce0f9 #e8ebfb #8f92a2

Nearby Colors

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#f9f5dd
#f9f5cc
#f9f5ec

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About #F9F5DC

#F9F5DC converts to RGB(249, 245, 220) and HSL(52, 71%, 92%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#F9F5DC FAQs

What is the RGB value of #F9F5DC?
RGB: 249, 245, 220. Copy as CSS: rgb(249, 245, 220)
Is #F9F5DC a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #F9F5DC?
Complement: #dce0f9.
Does #F9F5DC have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.10:1 (Fails AA). On black: 19.12:1 (AAA (normal text)).