#F3EEF2 color
The hex color #F3EEF2 is a very light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 95.3% red, 93.3% green and 94.9% blue (243, 238, 242).
Its hue angle is 312°, with 17% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Grim White (#F6F1F4), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.32:1).
#F3EEF2 color codes
| HEX | #F3EEF2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(243, 238, 242) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(95.3%, 93.3%, 94.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(312, 17%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(312, 2%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 0%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.57, 2.37, -1.33) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.57, 2.72, 330.66) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(83.561, 86.615, 96.303) | |
| Decimal | 15986418 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F3EEF2, 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 #F3EEF2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.32:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F3EEF2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.32:1 | 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 #F3EEF2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eeeff2Protanopia
no red cones#eff0f2Deuteranopia
no green cones#f4eeefTritanopia
no blue cones#efefefAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f3eef2; }
.text { color: #f3eef2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f3eef2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(243 238 242 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f3eef2, #f3eef0); }
Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Ghost White.
Questions
- What color is #F3EEF2?
- #F3EEF2 is a very light, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Grim White. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F3EEF2?
- The RGB value is 243, 238, 242: 243 red, 238 green and 242 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F3EEF2?
- The complementary color is #EEF3EF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F3EEF2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.32:1 and white text 1.15:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.