What is the hex code for White?

The hex code for White is #FFFFFF. In RGB that is rgb(255, 255, 255), and in HSL it is hsl(0, 0%, 100%).

What RGB values make White?

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

White scores 1:1 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: white directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #FFFFFF.

#FFFFFF

White is a white tone at #FFFFFF. It sits at 0 degrees on the color wheel with 0% saturation and 100% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix 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%

#FFFFFF

Tint 60%

#FFFFFF

Tint 40%

#FFFFFF

Tint 20%

#FFFFFF

Base

#FFFFFF

Shade 20%

#CCCCCC

Shade 40%

#999999

Shade 60%

#666666

Shade 80%

#333333

On white

Sample text

1:1

Fails WCAG for text

On black

Sample text

21:1

Passes AAA for body text

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Frequently asked

What is the hex code for White?: The hex code for White is #FFFFFF. In RGB that is rgb(255, 255, 255), and in HSL it is hsl(0, 0%, 100%).
What RGB values make White?: White is 255 red, 255 green, and 255 blue, written as rgb(255, 255, 255).
Is White readable as text on a white background?: White scores 1:1 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 White a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: white directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #FFFFFF.