Dr. White color: hex code #FAFAFA
Dr. White has the hex code #FAFAFA. It is a white.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98% red, 98% green and 98% blue (250, 250, 250).
Its hue angle is 0°, with 0% saturation and 98% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 2% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 20.12:1).
Dr. White (#FAFAFA) color codes
| HEX | #FAFAFA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(250, 250, 250) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98%, 98%, 98%) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 0%, 98%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 0%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(98.27, 0, 0) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(98.27, 0, 158.2) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(90.862, 95.597, 104.089) | |
| Decimal | 16448250 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Dr. White, 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 #FAFAFA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 20.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FAFAFA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 20.12:1 | 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 #FAFAFA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fafafaProtanopia
no red cones#fafafaDeuteranopia
no green cones#fafafaTritanopia
no blue cones#fafafaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fafafa; }
.text { color: #fafafa; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fafafa; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(250 250 250 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fafafa, #fafafa); }Similar colors
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See #FAFAFA on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FAFAFA?
- #FAFAFA is a white known as Dr. White. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Dr. White?
- The RGB value is 250, 250, 250: 250 red, 250 green and 250 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Dr. White?
- The complementary color is #FAFAFA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FAFAFA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 20.12:1 and white text 1.04:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.