#F3F8E8 color
The hex color #F3F8E8 is a very light, moderate yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 95.3% red, 97.3% green and 91% blue (243, 248, 232).
Its hue angle is 79°, with 53% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 3% black.
The closest named color is Amnesiac White (#F8FBEB), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.4:1).
#F3F8E8 color codes
| HEX | #F3F8E8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(243, 248, 232) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(95.3%, 97.3%, 91%) | |
| HSL | hsl(79, 53%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(79, 6%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 6%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.83, -4.42, 7.11) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.83, 8.37, 121.91) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(85.093, 92.016, 89.606) | |
| Decimal | 15988968 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F3F8E8, 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 #F3F8E8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.4:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F3F8E8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.4:1 | 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 #F3F8E8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#faf6e7Protanopia
no red cones#faf6e9Deuteranopia
no green cones#f5f6f3Tritanopia
no blue cones#f6f6f6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f3f8e8; }
.text { color: #f3f8e8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f3f8e8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(243 248 232 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f3f8e8, #ebf8e8); }
Similar colors
#f8fbebAmnesiac White#faffedPearl Powder#ecf3e1White Mecca#f8faeeEnoki#e7efe0Mount Eden#ecefe3Creamy Garlic#eaf5e7Floaty Bubble#eaeedaBethlehem Superstar
Closest common color name: Ivory.
Questions
- What color is #F3F8E8?
- #F3F8E8 is a very light, moderate yellow-green, closest to the named color Amnesiac White. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F3F8E8?
- The RGB value is 243, 248, 232: 243 red, 248 green and 232 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F3F8E8?
- The complementary color is #EDE8F8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F3F8E8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.4:1 and white text 1.08:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.