#F1F8FD color
The hex color #F1F8FD is a very light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 94.5% red, 97.3% green and 99.2% blue (241, 248, 253).
Its hue angle is 205°, with 75% saturation and 97% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Alice Blue (#F0F8FF), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.59:1).
#F1F8FD color codes
| HEX | #F1F8FD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(241, 248, 253) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(94.5%, 97.3%, 99.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(205, 75%, 97%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(205, 5%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 2%, 0%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.2, -1.39, -3.2) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.2, 3.49, 246.43) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(87.569, 92.927, 106.233) | |
| Decimal | 15857917 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F1F8FD, 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 #F1F8FD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F1F8FD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.59:1 | 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 #F1F8FD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f6f8fdProtanopia
no red cones#f4f6fdDeuteranopia
no green cones#eef9faTritanopia
no blue cones#f7f7f7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f1f8fd; }
.text { color: #f1f8fd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f1f8fd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(241 248 253 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f1f8fd, #f1f2fd); }
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Questions
- What color is #F1F8FD?
- #F1F8FD is a very light, moderate azure, closest to the named color Alice Blue. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F1F8FD?
- The RGB value is 241, 248, 253: 241 red, 248 green and 253 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F1F8FD?
- The complementary color is #FDF6F1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F1F8FD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.59:1 and white text 1.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.