#F4F3FB color
The hex color #F4F3FB is a very light, desaturated blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 95.7% red, 95.3% green and 98.4% blue (244, 243, 251).
Its hue angle is 248°, with 50% saturation and 97% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Ghost White (#F8F8FF), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.06:1).
#F4F3FB color codes
| HEX | #F4F3FB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(244, 243, 251) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(95.7%, 95.3%, 98.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(248, 50%, 97%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(248, 3%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 3%, 0%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.12, 1.76, -3.72) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.12, 4.12, 295.33) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(86.768, 90.299, 104.106) | |
| Decimal | 16053243 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F4F3FB, 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 #F4F3FB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.06:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F4F3FB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.06:1 | 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 #F4F3FB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f1f4fbProtanopia
no red cones#f1f4fbDeuteranopia
no green cones#f3f4f5Tritanopia
no blue cones#f4f4f4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f4f3fb; }
.text { color: #f4f3fb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f4f3fb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(244 243 251 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f4f3fb, #f8f3fb); }
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Questions
- What color is #F4F3FB?
- #F4F3FB is a very light, desaturated blue, closest to the named color Ghost White. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F4F3FB?
- The RGB value is 244, 243, 251: 244 red, 243 green and 251 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F4F3FB?
- The complementary color is #FAFBF3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F4F3FB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.06:1 and white text 1.1:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.