#F9FBFC color
The hex color #F9FBFC is a white.
In the RGB color model it is made of 97.6% red, 98.4% green and 98.8% blue (249, 251, 252).
Its hue angle is 200°, with 33% saturation and 98% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Dr. White (#FAFAFA), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 20.23:1).
#F9FBFC color codes
| HEX | #F9FBFC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(249, 251, 252) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(97.6%, 98.4%, 98.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(200, 33%, 98%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(200, 1%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 0%, 0%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(98.5, -0.48, -0.71) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(98.5, 0.86, 235.79) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(91.132, 96.162, 105.837) | |
| Decimal | 16382972 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F9FBFC, 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 #F9FBFC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 20.23:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F9FBFC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 20.23:1 | 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 #F9FBFC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fafbfcProtanopia
no red cones#fafafcDeuteranopia
no green cones#f8fbfbTritanopia
no blue cones#fbfbfbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f9fbfc; }
.text { color: #f9fbfc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f9fbfc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(249 251 252 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f9fbfc, #f9fafc); }Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #F9FBFC?
- #F9FBFC is a white, closest to the named color Dr. White. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F9FBFC?
- The RGB value is 249, 251, 252: 249 red, 251 green and 252 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F9FBFC?
- The complementary color is #FCFAF9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F9FBFC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 20.23:1 and white text 1.04:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.