Color swatch image showing #F7E996 with RGB(247,233,150) values

#F7E996 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F7E996 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F7E996 Color Information

#F7E996 RGB value is (247, 233, 150). The hex color red value is 247, green is 233, and blue is 150. Its HSL format shows a hue of 51°, saturation of 86 percent, and lightness of 78 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 6 percent, 39 percent, 3 percent.

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#F7E996 Color Meaning

Color #F7E996 conveys gentle illumination, optimism, and natural vibrancy. #F7E996 pale yellow tone evokes sunlit warmth and soft energy, promoting cheerful engagement. Consequently, color #F7E996 feels uplifting yet calming. Psychologically, color #F7E996 enhances mood, creativity, and openness. #F7E996 fosters clarity and subtle motivation. Symbolically, color #F7E996 represents renewal, light, and cultural associations with joy and clarity. Spiritually, #F7E996 reflects enlightenment, optimism, and gentle energy flow.

Color Conversion

Convert #F7E996 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#F7E996
RGB
rgb(247, 233, 150)
HSL
hsl(51°, 86%, 78%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 6%, 39%, 3%)
HSV
hsv(51°, 39%, 97%)
XYZ
73.0017 80.2540 40.4971
Yxy
80.2540 0.3768 0.4142
Hunter Lab
89.5846 -2.7296 12.3805
CIE-Lab
91.7987 -6.7522 42.0292

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red247 / 255 (97%)
97%
Green233 / 255 (91%)
91%
Blue150 / 255 (59%)
59%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta6 / 100 (6%)
Yellow39 / 100 (39%)
39%
Key (Black)3 / 100 (3%)

Color Variations

#F7E996 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#F7E996 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #F7E996 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#F7E996

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.23:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.23:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.23:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F7E996 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#F7E996

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F7E996;

Text Color

color: #F7E996;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F7E996;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F7E99640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F7E996;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F7E996 0%, #d5b710 100%);

#F7E996 Color FAQs

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