#F1F8F6 color
The hex color #F1F8F6 is a very light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 94.5% red, 97.3% green and 96.5% blue (241, 248, 246).
Its hue angle is 163°, with 33% saturation and 96% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 3% black.
The closest named color is Everlasting Ice (#F6FDFA), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.5:1).
#F1F8F6 color codes
| HEX | #F1F8F6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(241, 248, 246) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(94.5%, 97.3%, 96.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(163, 33%, 96%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(163, 3%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 1%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.02, -2.66, 0.15) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.02, 2.67, 176.7) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(86.475, 92.489, 100.467) | |
| Decimal | 15857910 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F1F8F6, 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 #F1F8F6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.5:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F1F8F6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.5:1 | 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 #F1F8F6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f7f7f6Protanopia
no red cones#f6f6f6Deuteranopia
no green cones#f0f8f7Tritanopia
no blue cones#f6f6f6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f1f8f6; }
.text { color: #f1f8f6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f1f8f6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(241 248 246 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f1f8f6, #f1f7f8); }
Similar colors
#f6fdfaEverlasting Ice#eaf2f1Warp Drive#f5fefdSparkling Snow#f8fbf8White Porcelain#eff2f1Beluga#f5fffaMint Cream#eef7faSilent Snowfall#fcffffPolar Bear in a Blizzard
Questions
- What color is #F1F8F6?
- #F1F8F6 is a very light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Everlasting Ice. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F1F8F6?
- The RGB value is 241, 248, 246: 241 red, 248 green and 246 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F1F8F6?
- The complementary color is #F8F1F3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F1F8F6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.5:1 and white text 1.08:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.