#F2FAF0 color
The hex color #F2FAF0 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 94.9% red, 98% green and 94.1% blue (242, 250, 240).
Its hue angle is 108°, with 50% saturation and 96% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Floaty Bubble (#EAF5E7), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.71:1).
#F2FAF0 color codes
| HEX | #F2FAF0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(242, 250, 240) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(94.9%, 98%, 94.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(108, 50%, 96%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(108, 4%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 4%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.45, -4.4, 3.87) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.45, 5.86, 138.63) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(86.529, 93.539, 95.918) | |
| Decimal | 15923952 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F2FAF0, 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 #F2FAF0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.71:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F2FAF0 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 #F2FAF0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fbf8efProtanopia
no red cones#f9f7f0Deuteranopia
no green cones#f2f9f7Tritanopia
no blue cones#f8f8f8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f2faf0; }
.text { color: #f2faf0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f2faf0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(242 250 240 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f2faf0, #f0faf3); }
Similar colors
#eaf5e7Floaty Bubble#f5fffaMint Cream#e6f2eaBath Bubbles#f8faeeEnoki#e5f2e7Polar#fdfff5Milk#f8fbebAmnesiac White#ecefe3Creamy Garlic
Questions
- What color is #F2FAF0?
- #F2FAF0 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Floaty Bubble. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F2FAF0?
- The RGB value is 242, 250, 240: 242 red, 250 green and 240 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F2FAF0?
- The complementary color is #F8F0FA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F2FAF0?
- 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.