#F2FBF5 color
The hex color #F2FBF5 is a very light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 94.9% red, 98.4% green and 96.1% blue (242, 251, 245).
Its hue angle is 140°, with 53% saturation and 97% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Mint Cream (#F5FFFA), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.89:1).
#F2FBF5 color codes
| HEX | #F2FBF5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(242, 251, 245) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(94.9%, 98.4%, 96.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(140, 53%, 97%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(140, 4%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 2%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.82, -4.02, 1.84) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.82, 4.43, 155.42) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(87.594, 94.464, 99.987) | |
| Decimal | 15924213 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F2FBF5, 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 #F2FBF5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.89:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F2FBF5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.89:1 | 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 #F2FBF5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fbf9f5Protanopia
no red cones#f9f8f5Deuteranopia
no green cones#f1fbf9Tritanopia
no blue cones#f9f9f9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f2fbf5; }
.text { color: #f2fbf5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f2fbf5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(242 251 245 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f2fbf5, #f2fbfa); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #F2FBF5?
- #F2FBF5 is a very light, moderate green, closest to the named color Mint Cream. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F2FBF5?
- The RGB value is 242, 251, 245: 242 red, 251 green and 245 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F2FBF5?
- The complementary color is #FBF2F8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F2FBF5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.89:1 and white text 1.06:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.