Color swatch image showing #F0F8F8 with RGB(240,248,248) values

#F0F8F8 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F0F8F8 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F0F8F8 Color Information

#F0F8F8 RGB value is (240, 248, 248). The hex color red value is 240, green is 248, and blue is 248. Its HSL format shows a hue of 180°, saturation of 36 percent, and lightness of 96 percent. The CMYK process values are 3 percent, 0 percent, 0 percent, 3 percent.

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#F0F8F8 Color Meaning

Color #F0F8F8 reflects softness, subtlety, and calm. #F0F8F8 very light gray-white conveys tranquility, clarity, and minimal distraction. Psychologically, color #F0F8F8 fosters relaxed focus, mental clarity, and unobtrusive support in creative or contemplative spaces. Culturally, color #F0F8F8 is associated with purity, cleanliness, and neutrality in Western contexts. Eastern symbolism links #F0F8F8 to balance, minimalism, and gentle energy flow. Fengshui uses #F0F8F8 to enhance brightness, expand perceived space, and stabilize calm energy. Spiritually, #F0F8F8 resonates with the crown chakra, encouraging clarity, higher thought, and subtle reflection. In art and design, color #F0F8F8 is often applied as a background or subtle layer, allowing other colors to pop. Its light, neutral quality makes #F0F8F8 ideal for modern interiors, typography, and minimalistic design projects.

Color Conversion

Convert #F0F8F8 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#F0F8F8
RGB
rgb(240, 248, 248)
HSL
hsl(180°, 36%, 96%)
CMYK
cmyk(3%, 0%, 0%, 3%)
HSV
hsv(180°, 3%, 97%)
XYZ
86.4459 92.4374 102.0930
Yxy
92.4374 0.3077 0.3290
Hunter Lab
96.1444 -1.2631 -0.4093
CIE-Lab
96.9988 -2.6254 -0.9275

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red240 / 255 (94%)
94%
Green248 / 255 (97%)
97%
Blue248 / 255 (97%)
97%

CMYK Values

Cyan3 / 100 (3%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)3 / 100 (3%)

Color Variations

#F0F8F8 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#F0F8F8 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #F0F8F8 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#F0F8F8

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F0F8F8 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#F0F8F8

protanopia

#f3f4f8

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F0F8F8;

Text Color

color: #F0F8F8;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F0F8F8;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F0F8F840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F0F8F8;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0F8F8 0%, #62b5b5 100%);

#F0F8F8 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F0F8F8 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.