What is the hex code for White Smoke?

The hex code for White Smoke is #F5F5F5. In RGB that is rgb(245, 245, 245), and in HSL it is hsl(0, 0%, 96%).

What RGB values make White Smoke?

White Smoke is 245 red, 245 green, and 245 blue, written as rgb(245, 245, 245).

White Smoke scores 1.09:1 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: whitesmoke directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #F5F5F5.

#F5F5F5

White Smoke is a white tone at #F5F5F5. It sits at 0 degrees on the color wheel with 0% saturation and 96% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix White Smoke 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%

#FDFDFD

Tint 60%

#FBFBFB

Tint 40%

#F9F9F9

Tint 20%

#F7F7F7

Base

#F5F5F5

Shade 20%

#C4C4C4

Shade 40%

#939393

Shade 60%

#626262

Shade 80%

#313131

On white

Sample text

1.09:1

Fails WCAG for text

On black

Sample text

19.26:1

Passes AAA for body text

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Frequently asked

What is the hex code for White Smoke?: The hex code for White Smoke is #F5F5F5. In RGB that is rgb(245, 245, 245), and in HSL it is hsl(0, 0%, 96%).
What RGB values make White Smoke?: White Smoke is 245 red, 245 green, and 245 blue, written as rgb(245, 245, 245).
Is White Smoke readable as text on a white background?: White Smoke scores 1.09:1 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 Smoke a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: whitesmoke directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #F5F5F5.