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Ghost White

Hex Code #F9F5FD

Color Analysis Summary

Color #F9F5FD, historically referred to as Ghost White, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 98% red, 96% green, and 99% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 249, Green: 245, and Blue: 253. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #F9F5FD. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 270°, a saturation of 67%, and a lightness index of 98%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 99%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #F9F5FD into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)249, 245, 253
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)270°, 67%, 98%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)270°, 3%, 99%
CSS Valuergb(249, 245, 253)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.08:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background19.51:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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