#F9F8FA color
The hex color #F9F8FA is a white.
In the RGB color model it is made of 97.6% red, 97.3% green and 98% blue (249, 248, 250).
Its hue angle is 270°, with 17% saturation and 98% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is French Porcelain (#F6F4F6), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.84:1).
#F9F8FA color codes
| HEX | #F9F8FA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(249, 248, 250) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(97.6%, 97.3%, 98%) | |
| HSL | hsl(270, 17%, 98%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(270, 1%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 0%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.7, 0.68, -0.84) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.7, 1.08, 309.1) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(89.887, 94.177, 103.866) | |
| Decimal | 16382202 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F9F8FA, 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 #F9F8FA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.84:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F9F8FA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.84:1 | 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 #F9F8FA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f8f8faProtanopia
no red cones#f8f8faDeuteranopia
no green cones#f9f8f9Tritanopia
no blue cones#f8f8f8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f9f8fa; }
.text { color: #f9f8fa; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f9f8fa; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(249 248 250 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f9f8fa, #faf8fa); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #F9F8FA?
- #F9F8FA is a white, closest to the named color French Porcelain. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F9F8FA?
- The RGB value is 249, 248, 250: 249 red, 248 green and 250 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F9F8FA?
- The complementary color is #F9FAF8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F9F8FA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.84:1 and white text 1.06:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.