#F2F9FA color
The hex color #F2F9FA is a very light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 94.9% red, 97.6% green and 98% blue (242, 249, 250).
Its hue angle is 187°, with 44% saturation and 96% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Silent Snowfall (#EEF7FA), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.71:1).
#F2F9FA color codes
| HEX | #F2F9FA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(242, 249, 250) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(94.9%, 97.6%, 98%) | |
| HSL | hsl(187, 44%, 96%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(187, 3%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 0%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.44, -2.12, -1.28) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.44, 2.48, 211.15) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(87.746, 93.53, 103.854) | |
| Decimal | 15923706 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F2F9FA, 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 #F2F9FA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.71:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F2F9FA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.71:1 | 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 #F2F9FA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f8f8faProtanopia
no red cones#f6f7faDeuteranopia
no green cones#f0faf9Tritanopia
no blue cones#f8f8f8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f2f9fa; }
.text { color: #f2f9fa; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f2f9fa; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(242 249 250 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f2f9fa, #f2f5fa); }
Similar colors
#eef7faSilent Snowfall#f7fcffHeart of Ice#f5fefdSparkling Snow#eaf2f1Warp Drive#f6fdfaEverlasting Ice#fcffffPolar Bear in a Blizzard#eff2f1Beluga#f8fbf8White Porcelain
Closest common color name: Alice Blue.
Questions
- What color is #F2F9FA?
- #F2F9FA is a very light, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Silent Snowfall. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F2F9FA?
- The RGB value is 242, 249, 250: 242 red, 249 green and 250 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F2F9FA?
- The complementary color is #FAF3F2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F2F9FA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.71:1 and white text 1.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.