#FCF8FC color
The hex color #FCF8FC is a white.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98.8% red, 97.3% green and 98.8% blue (252, 248, 252).
Its hue angle is 300°, with 40% saturation and 98% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Walkie Chalkie (#FAF5FA), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.97:1).
#FCF8FC color codes
| HEX | #FCF8FC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(252, 248, 252) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98.8%, 97.3%, 98.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(300, 40%, 98%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(300, 2%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 0%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.98, 2.03, -1.44) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.98, 2.49, 324.53) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(91.28, 94.859, 105.577) | |
| Decimal | 16578812 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FCF8FC, 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 #FCF8FC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.97:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FCF8FC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.97:1 | 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 #FCF8FC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f8f9fcProtanopia
no red cones#f9f9fcDeuteranopia
no green cones#fcf8f9Tritanopia
no blue cones#f9f9f9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fcf8fc; }
.text { color: #fcf8fc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fcf8fc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(252 248 252 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fcf8fc, #fcf8fa); }Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #FCF8FC?
- #FCF8FC is a white, closest to the named color Walkie Chalkie. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FCF8FC?
- The RGB value is 252, 248, 252: 252 red, 248 green and 252 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FCF8FC?
- The complementary color is #F8FCF8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FCF8FC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.97:1 and white text 1.05:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.