#FBFBFD color
The hex color #FBFBFD is a white.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98.4% red, 98.4% green and 99.2% blue (251, 251, 253).
Its hue angle is 240°, with 33% saturation and 99% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Dr. White (#FAFAFA), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 20.32:1).
#FBFBFD color codes
| HEX | #FBFBFD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(251, 251, 253) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98.4%, 98.4%, 99.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(240, 33%, 99%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(240, 1%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 1%, 0%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(98.67, 0.35, -0.95) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(98.67, 1.02, 290.25) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(92.007, 96.595, 106.707) | |
| Decimal | 16514045 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FBFBFD, 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 #FBFBFD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 20.32:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FBFBFD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 20.32:1 | 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 #FBFBFD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fbfbfdProtanopia
no red cones#fbfbfdDeuteranopia
no green cones#fbfbfcTritanopia
no blue cones#fbfbfbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fbfbfd; }
.text { color: #fbfbfd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fbfbfd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(251 251 253 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fbfbfd, #fcfbfd); }Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #FBFBFD?
- #FBFBFD is a white, closest to the named color Dr. White. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FBFBFD?
- The RGB value is 251, 251, 253: 251 red, 251 green and 253 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FBFBFD?
- The complementary color is #FDFDFB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FBFBFD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 20.32:1 and white text 1.03:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.