White Christmas color: hex code #F4E8E8
White Christmas has the hex code #F4E8E8. It is a very light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 95.7% red, 91% green and 91% blue (244, 232, 232).
Its hue angle is 0°, with 35% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 5% magenta, 5% yellow and 4% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.55:1).
White Christmas (#F4E8E8) color codes
| HEX | #F4E8E8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(244, 232, 232) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(95.7%, 91%, 91%) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 35%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 5%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 5%, 5%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.92, 4.05, 1.45) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.92, 4.3, 19.71) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(80.728, 82.773, 88.052) | |
| Decimal | 16050408 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with White Christmas, 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 #F4E8E8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.55:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F4E8E8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.55:1 | 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 #F4E8E8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eae9e8Protanopia
no red cones#edebe8Deuteranopia
no green cones#f7e7e8Tritanopia
no blue cones#ebebebAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f4e8e8; }
.text { color: #f4e8e8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f4e8e8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(244 232 232 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f4e8e8, #f4eee8); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Lavender Blush.
See #F4E8E8 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F4E8E8?
- #F4E8E8 is a very light, desaturated red known as White Christmas. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of White Christmas?
- The RGB value is 244, 232, 232: 244 red, 232 green and 232 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of White Christmas?
- The complementary color is #E8F4F4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F4E8E8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.55:1 and white text 1.2:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.