#F4F7FA color
The hex color #F4F7FA is a very light, desaturated azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 95.7% red, 96.9% green and 98% blue (244, 247, 250).
Its hue angle is 210°, with 37% saturation and 97% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Heart of Ice (#F7FCFF), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.53:1).
#F4F7FA color codes
| HEX | #F4F7FA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(244, 247, 250) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(95.7%, 96.9%, 98%) | |
| HSL | hsl(210, 37%, 97%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(210, 2%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 1%, 0%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.09, -0.45, -1.78) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.09, 1.84, 255.71) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(87.821, 92.657, 103.682) | |
| Decimal | 16054266 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F4F7FA, 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 #F4F7FA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.53:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F4F7FA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.53:1 | 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 #F4F7FA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f6f7faProtanopia
no red cones#f5f6faDeuteranopia
no green cones#f3f8f8Tritanopia
no blue cones#f7f7f7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f4f7fa; }
.text { color: #f4f7fa; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f4f7fa; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(244 247 250 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f4f7fa, #f4f4fa); }
Similar colors
#f7fcffHeart of Ice#f3f4f5Chef’s Hat#f2f3f4Anti-Flash White#f2f7fdCotton Ball#f2f2f4Errigal White#f3f4f4Lighthouse#f5f5f5White Smoke#f9f9f9Doctor
Questions
- What color is #F4F7FA?
- #F4F7FA is a very light, desaturated azure, closest to the named color Heart of Ice. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F4F7FA?
- The RGB value is 244, 247, 250: 244 red, 247 green and 250 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F4F7FA?
- The complementary color is #FAF7F4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F4F7FA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.53:1 and white text 1.08:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.