#F7F8F5 color
The hex color #F7F8F5 is a very light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.9% red, 97.3% green and 96.1% blue (247, 248, 245).
Its hue angle is 80°, with 18% saturation and 97% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 3% black.
The closest named color is Off White (#FAF9F6), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.7:1).
#F7F8F5 color codes
| HEX | #F7F8F5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(247, 248, 245) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.9%, 97.3%, 96.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(80, 18%, 97%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(80, 1%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 1%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.43, -0.86, 1.32) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.43, 1.57, 122.98) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(88.404, 93.502, 99.759) | |
| Decimal | 16251125 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F7F8F5, 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 #F7F8F5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F7F8F5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.7:1 | 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 #F7F8F5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f8f8f5Protanopia
no red cones#f8f8f5Deuteranopia
no green cones#f7f8f7Tritanopia
no blue cones#f8f8f8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f7f8f5; }
.text { color: #f7f8f5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f7f8f5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(247 248 245 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f7f8f5, #f6f8f5); }
Similar colors
#faf9f6Off White#f8fbf8White Porcelain#fcfdfcEmptiness#fefdfaLotion#f6f4f1White Chalk#f3f2edPearl White#f3f4f4Lighthouse#eff2f1Beluga
Questions
- What color is #F7F8F5?
- #F7F8F5 is a very light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Off White. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F7F8F5?
- The RGB value is 247, 248, 245: 247 red, 248 green and 245 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F7F8F5?
- The complementary color is #F6F5F8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F7F8F5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.7:1 and white text 1.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.