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ghostwhite is #f8f8ff in hexadecimal, rgb(248, 248, 255) in decimal and hsl(240, 100, 99) in HSL. This page lists its harmonies, lightness steps and contrast against black and white — all copyable.
HEX · RGB · HSL
| HEX | #f8f8ff |
| RGB | rgb(248, 248, 255) |
| HSL | hsl(240, 100%, 99%) |
Harmonies
Complementary
#fffffaAnalogous
#fafcff#fcfaffTriadic
#fffafa#fafffaSplit complementary
#fffcfa#fcfffaTints & shades
#adadff#d1d1ff#ebebff#ebebff#ebebffAccessibility
| vs #ffffff | 1.06:1 |
| vs #000000 | 19.86:1 |
| Suggested text color | #000000 · 19.86:1 · WCAG AAA |
Similar named colors
FAQ
What is the HEX code for ghostwhite?
ghostwhite is #f8f8ff in hex, rgb(248, 248, 255) in decimal and hsl(240, 100%, 99%) in HSL. In CSS you can write either color: ghostwhite; or color: #f8f8ff; — they are equivalent.
What colors go with ghostwhite?
The complementary #fffffa gives the strongest contrast, the analogous pair #fafcff / #fcfaff is the safest, and the triad #fffafa / #fafffa adds more tension. All three are derived from the 240° hue of #f8f8ff.
Does #f8f8ff read better on white or black?
Its contrast is 1.06:1 against white and 19.86:1 against black. Use #000000 text on it — that gives 19.86:1, which meets WCAG AAA.
Is a named color different from a hex color?
No. CSS named colors are just syntactic sugar for standard six-digit hex values; browsers resolve them to identical results in every modern engine.