Wheat color codes
| CSS name | wheat |
|---|---|
| HEX | #F5DEB3 |
| RGB | rgb(245, 222, 179) |
| HSL | hsl(39, 77%, 83%) |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 9%, 27%, 4%) |
| Decimal | 16113331 |
Shades of Wheat (darker)
#DDC8A1 · #C4B28F · #AC9B7D · #93856B · #7B6F5A · #625948 · #4A4336 · #312C24 · #191612
Tints of Wheat (lighter)
#F6E1BB · #F7E5C2 · #F8E8CA · #F9EBD1 · #FAEFD9 · #FBF2E1 · #FCF5E8 · #FDF8F0 · #FEFCF7
Color harmonies
| Complementary | #B2CAF5 |
|---|---|
| Triadic | #B2F5DE, #DEB2F5 |
| Analogous | #F5BCB2, #EBF5B2 |
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
| White text on Wheat | 1.31:1 · Fail |
|---|---|
| Black text on Wheat | 15.98:1 · AAA |
Use Wheat in code
.element {
color: wheat; /* or #f5deb3 */
background-color: rgb(245 222 179 / 0.5);
}Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Wheat?
Wheat is #F5DEB3 in HEX, rgb(245, 222, 179) in RGB and hsl(39, 77%, 83%) in HSL.
Can I use "wheat" directly in CSS?
Yes. "wheat" is one of the 148 standard CSS named colors, so color: wheat; works in every browser.
Is Wheat readable on white?
The contrast ratio of Wheat on white is 1.31:1 (WCAG Fail). On black it is 15.98:1 (AAA).
What is the complementary color of Wheat?
The complementary color (opposite on the color wheel) is #B2CAF5.
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