#F7F2F8 color
The hex color #F7F2F8 is a very light, desaturated magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.9% red, 94.9% green and 97.3% blue (247, 242, 248).
Its hue angle is 290°, with 30% saturation and 96% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 3% black.
The closest named color is Walkie Chalkie (#FAF5FA), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.01:1).
#F7F2F8 color codes
| HEX | #F7F2F8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(247, 242, 248) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.9%, 94.9%, 97.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(290, 30%, 96%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(290, 2%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 0%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.02, 2.72, -2.29) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.02, 3.56, 319.91) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(87.05, 90.056, 101.585) | |
| Decimal | 16249592 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F7F2F8, 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 #F7F2F8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.01:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F7F2F8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.01:1 | 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 #F7F2F8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f2f3f8Protanopia
no red cones#f2f4f8Deuteranopia
no green cones#f7f3f4Tritanopia
no blue cones#f4f4f4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f7f2f8; }
.text { color: #f7f2f8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f7f2f8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(247 242 248 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f7f2f8, #f8f2f6); }
Similar colors
#faf5faWalkie Chalkie#f6f1f4Grim White#ede9efGreek Goddess#f5f0f1Plastic Clouds#f8f8ffGhost White#f6f4f6French Porcelain#efe7ebBride#efeceeSheikh White
Questions
- What color is #F7F2F8?
- #F7F2F8 is a very light, desaturated magenta, closest to the named color Walkie Chalkie. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F7F2F8?
- The RGB value is 247, 242, 248: 247 red, 242 green and 248 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F7F2F8?
- The complementary color is #F3F8F2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F7F2F8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.01:1 and white text 1.1:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.