GhostWhite — #F8F8FF HEX Color

#F8F8FFrgb(248, 248, 255)

About GhostWhite

GhostWhite (#F8F8FF) is a cool, light, vivid blue tone with a hue of 240°, saturation of 100% and lightness of 99%. It works well for corporate and professional UI and conveys a calm feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 1.06:1, while on black it reaches 19.86:1 — so prefer black text when using #F8F8FF as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#F8F8FF

RGBrgb(248, 248, 255)

HSLhsl(240°, 100%, 99%)

CMYKcmyk(3%, 3%, 0%, 0%)

CIELABLab(97.8, 1.2, -3.3)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white

1.06:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

On black

19.86:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

Recommendation: when using #F8F8FF as a background, use black text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

Tints (mixed with white)

Shades (mixed with black)

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #F8F8FF;

color: #F8F8FF;

border: 2px solid #F8F8FF;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8F8FF, #fffff8);

Code Export

css

:root {
  --color-primary: #f8f8ff;
  --color-primary-rgb: 248, 248, 255;
  --color-primary-hsl: 240, 100%, 99%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #F8F8FF?

Color #F8F8FF is commonly known as GhostWhite. It is a cool, light, vivid blue tone.

Is #F8F8FF a warm or cool color?

GhostWhite (#F8F8FF) is a cool color. With a hue of 240°, it falls in the blue family.

What colors go well with #F8F8FF?

Colors that pair well with GhostWhite (#F8F8FF) include its complementary color (#FFFFF8), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous blue tones for harmonious palettes.