#F2F4F3 color
The hex color #F2F4F3 is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 94.9% red, 95.7% green and 95.3% blue (242, 244, 243).
Its hue angle is 150°, with 8% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Beluga (#EFF2F1), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.01:1).
#F2F4F3 color codes
| HEX | #F2F4F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(242, 244, 243) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(94.9%, 95.7%, 95.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(150, 8%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(150, 1%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 0%, 0%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.02, -0.84, 0.25) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.02, 0.88, 163.59) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(85.144, 90.05, 97.672) | |
| Decimal | 15922419 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F2F4F3, 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 #F2F4F3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.01:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F2F4F3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.01:1 | 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 #F2F4F3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f4f4f3Protanopia
no red cones#f3f3f3Deuteranopia
no green cones#f2f4f4Tritanopia
no blue cones#f4f4f4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f2f4f3; }
.text { color: #f2f4f3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f2f4f3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(242 244 243 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f2f4f3, #f2f4f4); }
Similar colors
#eff2f1Beluga#f3f4f4Lighthouse#eff0f0Snowflake#f5f5f5White Smoke#f3f4f5Chef’s Hat#f2f3f4Anti-Flash White#f9f9f9Doctor#eeeeeeSuper Silver
Questions
- What color is #F2F4F3?
- #F2F4F3 is a very light, grayish green, closest to the named color Beluga. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F2F4F3?
- The RGB value is 242, 244, 243: 242 red, 244 green and 243 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F2F4F3?
- The complementary color is #F4F2F3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F2F4F3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.01:1 and white text 1.1:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.