#F2FFF9 color
The hex color #F2FFF9 is a very light, vivid spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 94.9% red, 100% green and 97.6% blue (242, 255, 249).
Its hue angle is 152°, with 100% saturation and 97% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Mint Cream (#F5FFFA), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 20.45:1).
#F2FFF9 color codes
| HEX | #F2FFF9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(242, 255, 249) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(94.9%, 100%, 97.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(152, 100%, 97%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(152, 5%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 2%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(98.92, -5.32, 1.39) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(98.92, 5.5, 165.35) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(89.474, 97.236, 103.659) | |
| Decimal | 15925241 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F2FFF9, 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 #F2FFF9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 20.45:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F2FFF9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 20.45:1 | 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 #F2FFF9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fefdf9Protanopia
no red cones#fcfbf9Deuteranopia
no green cones#f0fffdTritanopia
no blue cones#fcfcfcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f2fff9; }
.text { color: #f2fff9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f2fff9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(242 255 249 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f2fff9, #f2ffff); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #F2FFF9?
- #F2FFF9 is a very light, vivid spring green, closest to the named color Mint Cream. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F2FFF9?
- The RGB value is 242, 255, 249: 242 red, 255 green and 249 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F2FFF9?
- The complementary color is #FFF2F8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F2FFF9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 20.45:1 and white text 1.03:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.