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Whitesmoke Color — #F5F5F5

Complete color reference for #F5F5F5: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#F5F5F5
RGBrgb(245, 245, 245)
HSLhsl(0, 0%, 96%)
HSVhsv(0, 0%, 96%)
CMYKC:0% M:0% Y:0% K:4%
CSS Colorwhitesmoke
Decimal16119285
Luminance0.9131

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#F5F5F5 on White
Ratio: 1.09:1 — Fail
#F5F5F5 on Black
Ratio: 19.26:1 — AAA
White on #F5F5F5
Ratio: 1.09:1 — Fail
Black on #F5F5F5
Ratio: 19.26:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FFFFFF
100#FEFEFE
200#FCFCFC
300#FBFBFB
400#F9F9F9
500#F5F5F5
600#C4C4C4
700#939393
800#626262
900#3D3D3D

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #F5F5F5?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(245, 245, 245). The red channel is 245, green is 245, and blue is 245 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #F5F5F5?

The HSL value is hsl(0, 0%, 96%). Hue is 0°, saturation is 0%, and lightness is 96%.

Does #F5F5F5 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #F5F5F5 achieves a 1.09:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 19.26:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #F5F5F5?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #F5F5F5 is #F5F5F5.