#F7FDFD color
The hex color #F7FDFD is a very light, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.9% red, 99.2% green and 99.2% blue (247, 253, 253).
Its hue angle is 180°, with 60% saturation and 98% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Polar Bear in a Blizzard (#FCFFFF), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 20.42:1).
#F7FDFD color codes
| HEX | #F7FDFD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(247, 253, 253) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.9%, 99.2%, 99.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 60%, 98%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(180, 2%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 0%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(98.87, -1.97, -0.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(98.87, 2.09, 199.28) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(91.209, 97.116, 106.85) | |
| Decimal | 16252413 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F7FDFD, 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 #F7FDFD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 20.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F7FDFD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 20.42:1 | 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 #F7FDFD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fcfcfdProtanopia
no red cones#fbfbfdDeuteranopia
no green cones#f5fdfdTritanopia
no blue cones#fcfcfcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f7fdfd; }
.text { color: #f7fdfd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f7fdfd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(247 253 253 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f7fdfd, #f7fafd); }
Similar colors
#fcffffPolar Bear in a Blizzard#f5fefdSparkling Snow#f6fdfaEverlasting Ice#f7fcffHeart of Ice#f8fbf8White Porcelain#eef7faSilent Snowfall#fcfdfcEmptiness#eff2f1Beluga
Closest common color name: White.
Questions
- What color is #F7FDFD?
- #F7FDFD is a very light, moderate cyan, closest to the named color Polar Bear in a Blizzard. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F7FDFD?
- The RGB value is 247, 253, 253: 247 red, 253 green and 253 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F7FDFD?
- The complementary color is #FDF7F7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F7FDFD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 20.42:1 and white text 1.03:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.