#FDF2F8 color
The hex color #FDF2F8 is a very light, moderate rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 99.2% red, 94.9% green and 97.3% blue (253, 242, 248).
Its hue angle is 327°, with 73% saturation and 97% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 2% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Lavender Blush (#FFF0F5), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.23:1).
#FDF2F8 color codes
| HEX | #FDF2F8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(253, 242, 248) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(99.2%, 94.9%, 97.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(327, 73%, 97%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(327, 4%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 2%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.48, 4.71, -1.57) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.48, 4.97, 341.63) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(89.201, 91.165, 101.686) | |
| Decimal | 16642808 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FDF2F8, 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 #FDF2F8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.23:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FDF2F8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.23:1 | 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 #FDF2F8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f2f4f8Protanopia
no red cones#f5f5f8Deuteranopia
no green cones#fff2f4Tritanopia
no blue cones#f5f5f5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fdf2f8; }
.text { color: #fdf2f8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fdf2f8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(253 242 248 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fdf2f8, #fdf2f3); }
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Questions
- What color is #FDF2F8?
- #FDF2F8 is a very light, moderate rose, closest to the named color Lavender Blush. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FDF2F8?
- The RGB value is 253, 242, 248: 253 red, 242 green and 248 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FDF2F8?
- The complementary color is #F2FDF7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FDF2F8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.23:1 and white text 1.09:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.