#F3F2FD color
The hex color #F3F2FD is a very light, moderate blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 95.3% red, 94.9% green and 99.2% blue (243, 242, 253).
Its hue angle is 245°, with 73% saturation and 97% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Silver Phoenix (#EBECF5), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.93:1).
#F3F2FD color codes
| HEX | #F3F2FD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(243, 242, 253) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(95.3%, 94.9%, 99.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(245, 73%, 97%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(245, 4%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 4%, 0%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.85, 2.31, -5.16) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.85, 5.65, 294.12) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(86.441, 89.651, 105.66) | |
| Decimal | 15987453 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F3F2FD, 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 #F3F2FD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F3F2FD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.93:1 | 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 #F3F2FD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f0f3feProtanopia
no red cones#f0f3fdDeuteranopia
no green cones#f1f4f5Tritanopia
no blue cones#f3f3f3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f3f2fd; }
.text { color: #f3f2fd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f3f2fd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(243 242 253 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f3f2fd, #f9f2fd); }
Similar colors
#ebecf5Silver Phoenix#f6f1feCloud Break#f8f8ffGhost White#efeeffFoundation White#e9e9f0Diamond Cut#ede9efGreek Goddess#faf5faWalkie Chalkie#e5e8f2Lullaby of Frost
Questions
- What color is #F3F2FD?
- #F3F2FD is a very light, moderate blue, closest to the named color Silver Phoenix. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F3F2FD?
- The RGB value is 243, 242, 253: 243 red, 242 green and 253 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F3F2FD?
- The complementary color is #FCFDF2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F3F2FD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.93:1 and white text 1.11:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.