#F5F5FA color
The hex color #F5F5FA is a white.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.1% red, 96.1% green and 98% blue (245, 245, 250).
Its hue angle is 240°, with 33% saturation and 97% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Ghost White (#F8F8FF), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.32:1).
#F5F5FA color codes
| HEX | #F5F5FA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(245, 245, 250) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.1%, 96.1%, 98%) | |
| HSL | hsl(240, 33%, 97%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(240, 2%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 2%, 0%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.66, 0.89, -2.4) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.66, 2.56, 290.37) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(87.561, 91.619, 103.495) | |
| Decimal | 16119290 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F5F5FA, 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 #F5F5FA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.32:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F5F5FA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.32:1 | 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 #F5F5FA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f4f6faProtanopia
no red cones#f4f5faDeuteranopia
no green cones#f4f6f7Tritanopia
no blue cones#f5f5f5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f5f5fa; }
.text { color: #f5f5fa; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f5f5fa; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(245 245 250 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f5f5fa, #f8f5fa); }
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Questions
- What color is #F5F5FA?
- #F5F5FA is a white, closest to the named color Ghost White. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F5F5FA?
- The RGB value is 245, 245, 250: 245 red, 245 green and 250 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F5F5FA?
- The complementary color is #FAFAF5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F5F5FA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.32:1 and white text 1.09:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.