What is the hex code for Ghost White?

The hex code for Ghost White is #F8F8FF. In RGB that is rgb(248, 248, 255), and in HSL it is hsl(240, 100%, 99%).

What RGB values make Ghost White?

Ghost White is 248 red, 248 green, and 255 blue, written as rgb(248, 248, 255).

Ghost White scores 1.06:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.

Yes. You can write color: ghostwhite directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #F8F8FF.

#F8F8FF

Ghost White is a white tone at #F8F8FF. It sits at 240 degrees on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 99% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Ghost White with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#FEFEFF

Tint 60%

#FCFCFF

Tint 40%

#FBFBFF

Tint 20%

#F9F9FF

Base

#F8F8FF

Shade 20%

#C6C6CC

Shade 40%

#959599

Shade 60%

#636366

Shade 80%

#323233

On white

Sample text

1.06:1

Fails WCAG for text

On black

Sample text

19.86:1

Passes AAA for body text

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Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Ghost White?: The hex code for Ghost White is #F8F8FF. In RGB that is rgb(248, 248, 255), and in HSL it is hsl(240, 100%, 99%).
What RGB values make Ghost White?: Ghost White is 248 red, 248 green, and 255 blue, written as rgb(248, 248, 255).
Is Ghost White readable as text on a white background?: Ghost White scores 1.06:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.
Is Ghost White a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: ghostwhite directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #F8F8FF.