#F5FBF2 color
The hex color #F5FBF2 is a very light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.1% red, 98.4% green and 94.9% blue (245, 251, 242).
Its hue angle is 100°, with 53% saturation and 97% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Milk (#FDFFF5), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.96:1).
#F5FBF2 color codes
| HEX | #F5FBF2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(245, 251, 242) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.1%, 98.4%, 94.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(100, 53%, 97%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(100, 4%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 4%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.96, -3.56, 3.62) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.96, 5.07, 134.52) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(88.178, 94.817, 97.643) | |
| Decimal | 16120818 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F5FBF2, 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 #F5FBF2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.96:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F5FBF2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.96:1 | 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 #F5FBF2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fcf9f2Protanopia
no red cones#fbf9f2Deuteranopia
no green cones#f5faf8Tritanopia
no blue cones#f9f9f9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f5fbf2; }
.text { color: #f5fbf2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f5fbf2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(245 251 242 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f5fbf2, #f2fbf3); }
Similar colors
#fdfff5Milk#f8faeeEnoki#fcfff9Ceramic#f5fffaMint Cream#eef0e7Fogtown#f6fdfaEverlasting Ice#ecefe3Creamy Garlic#f8fbebAmnesiac White
Questions
- What color is #F5FBF2?
- #F5FBF2 is a very light, moderate green, closest to the named color Milk. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F5FBF2?
- The RGB value is 245, 251, 242: 245 red, 251 green and 242 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F5FBF2?
- The complementary color is #F8F2FB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F5FBF2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.96:1 and white text 1.05:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.