#F5F4FD color
The hex color #F5F4FD is a very light, moderate blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.1% red, 95.7% green and 99.2% blue (245, 244, 253).
Its hue angle is 247°, with 69% saturation and 97% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Ghost White (#F8F8FF), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.24:1).
#F5F4FD color codes
| HEX | #F5F4FD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(245, 244, 253) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.1%, 95.7%, 99.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(247, 69%, 97%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(247, 4%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 4%, 0%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.49, 1.94, -4.2) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.49, 4.62, 294.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(87.733, 91.206, 105.892) | |
| Decimal | 16119037 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F5F4FD, 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 #F5F4FD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F5F4FD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.24:1 | 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 #F5F4FD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f2f5fdProtanopia
no red cones#f2f5fdDeuteranopia
no green cones#f4f5f7Tritanopia
no blue cones#f5f5f5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f5f4fd; }
.text { color: #f5f4fd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f5f4fd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(245 244 253 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f5f4fd, #faf4fd); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #F5F4FD?
- #F5F4FD is a very light, moderate blue, closest to the named color Ghost White. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F5F4FD?
- The RGB value is 245, 244, 253: 245 red, 244 green and 253 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F5F4FD?
- The complementary color is #FCFDF4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F5F4FD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.24:1 and white text 1.09:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.