Errigal White color: hex code #F2F2F4
Errigal White has the hex code #F2F2F4. It is a very light, grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 94.9% red, 94.9% green and 95.7% blue (242, 242, 244).
Its hue angle is 240°, with 8% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 4% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.78:1).
Errigal White (#F2F2F4) color codes
| HEX | #F2F2F4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(242, 242, 244) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(94.9%, 94.9%, 95.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(240, 8%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(240, 1%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 1%, 0%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.54, 0.35, -0.96) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.54, 1.02, 290.25) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(84.696, 88.913, 98.27) | |
| Decimal | 15921908 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Errigal 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 #F2F2F4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.78:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F2F2F4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.78:1 | 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 #F2F2F4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f2f2f4Protanopia
no red cones#f2f2f4Deuteranopia
no green cones#f2f2f3Tritanopia
no blue cones#f2f2f2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f2f2f4; }
.text { color: #f2f2f4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f2f2f4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(242 242 244 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f2f2f4, #f3f2f4); }Similar colors
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See #F2F2F4 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F2F2F4?
- #F2F2F4 is a very light, grayish blue known as Errigal White. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Errigal White?
- The RGB value is 242, 242, 244: 242 red, 242 green and 244 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Errigal White?
- The complementary color is #F4F4F2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F2F2F4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.78:1 and white text 1.12:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.