#F0F6FF color
The hex color #F0F6FF is a very light, vivid azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 94.1% red, 96.5% green and 100% blue (240, 246, 255).
Its hue angle is 216°, with 100% saturation and 97% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Cotton Ball (#F2F7FD), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.33:1).
#F0F6FF color codes
| HEX | #F0F6FF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(240, 246, 255) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(94.1%, 96.5%, 100%) | |
| HSL | hsl(216, 100%, 97%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(216, 6%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 4%, 0%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.68, -0.33, -5) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.68, 5.01, 266.19) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(86.937, 91.656, 107.7) | |
| Decimal | 15791871 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F0F6FF, 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 #F0F6FF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.33:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F0F6FF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.33:1 | 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 #F0F6FF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f3f6ffProtanopia
no red cones#f2f5ffDeuteranopia
no green cones#edf8f9Tritanopia
no blue cones#f5f5f5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f0f6ff; }
.text { color: #f0f6ff; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f0f6ff; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(240 246 255 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f0f6ff, #f2f0ff); }
Similar colors
#f2f7fdCotton Ball#e8eff8First Snow#f0f8ffAlice Blue#e7effbCotton Boll#f8f8ffGhost White#ebecf5Silver Phoenix#f7fcffHeart of Ice#eaeff2Distant Wind Chime
Questions
- What color is #F0F6FF?
- #F0F6FF is a very light, vivid azure, closest to the named color Cotton Ball. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F0F6FF?
- The RGB value is 240, 246, 255: 240 red, 246 green and 255 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F0F6FF?
- The complementary color is #FFF9F0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F0F6FF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.33:1 and white text 1.09:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.