#F2FCFA color
The hex color #F2FCFA is a very light, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 94.9% red, 98.8% green and 98% blue (242, 252, 250).
Its hue angle is 168°, with 63% saturation and 97% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Sparkling Snow (#F5FEFD), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 20.08:1).
#F2FCFA color codes
| HEX | #F2FCFA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(242, 252, 250) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(94.9%, 98.8%, 98%) | |
| HSL | hsl(168, 63%, 97%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(168, 4%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 1%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(98.19, -3.63, -0.18) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(98.19, 3.64, 182.9) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(88.68, 95.4, 104.166) | |
| Decimal | 15924474 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F2FCFA, 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 #F2FCFA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 20.08:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F2FCFA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 20.08:1 | 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 #F2FCFA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fbfbfaProtanopia
no red cones#f9f9faDeuteranopia
no green cones#f0fcfbTritanopia
no blue cones#fafafaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f2fcfa; }
.text { color: #f2fcfa; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f2fcfa; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(242 252 250 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f2fcfa, #f2f9fc); }
Similar colors
#f5fefdSparkling Snow#f6fdfaEverlasting Ice#f5fffaMint Cream#edfcfbCold White#f0ffffVapour#eaf2f1Warp Drive#e9f9f5Melting Glacier#eef7faSilent Snowfall
Questions
- What color is #F2FCFA?
- #F2FCFA is a very light, moderate spring green, closest to the named color Sparkling Snow. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F2FCFA?
- The RGB value is 242, 252, 250: 242 red, 252 green and 250 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F2FCFA?
- The complementary color is #FCF2F4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F2FCFA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 20.08:1 and white text 1.05:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.