#F3FEFF color
The hex color #F3FEFF is a very light, vivid cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 95.3% red, 99.6% green and 100% blue (243, 254, 255).
Its hue angle is 185°, with 100% saturation and 98% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Sparkling Snow (#F5FEFD), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 20.43:1).
#F3FEFF color codes
| HEX | #F3FEFF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(243, 254, 255) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(95.3%, 99.6%, 100%) | |
| HSL | hsl(185, 100%, 98%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(185, 5%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 0%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(98.89, -3.41, -1.73) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(98.89, 3.82, 206.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(90.45, 97.158, 108.576) | |
| Decimal | 15990527 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F3FEFF, 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 #F3FEFF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 20.43:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F3FEFF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 20.43:1 | 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 #F3FEFF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fcfdffProtanopia
no red cones#fafbffDeuteranopia
no green cones#f0fffeTritanopia
no blue cones#fcfcfcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f3feff; }
.text { color: #f3feff; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f3feff; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(243 254 255 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f3feff, #f3f8ff); }
Similar colors
#f5fefdSparkling Snow#f0ffffVapour#eef7faSilent Snowfall#edfcfbCold White#f6fdfaEverlasting Ice#eaf2f1Warp Drive#f5fffaMint Cream#f7fcffHeart of Ice
Questions
- What color is #F3FEFF?
- #F3FEFF is a very light, vivid cyan, closest to the named color Sparkling Snow. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F3FEFF?
- The RGB value is 243, 254, 255: 243 red, 254 green and 255 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F3FEFF?
- The complementary color is #FFF4F3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F3FEFF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 20.43:1 and white text 1.03:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.