Ghost white
Ghost white is a white with a faint blue tint. Hex code #F8F8FF.
Color codes
- CSS name
ghostwhite - HEX
#F8F8FF - RGB
rgb(248 248 255) - HSL
hsl(240 100% 99%) - HSB / HSV
hsb(240, 3%, 100%) - OKLCH
oklch(98.1% 0.009 286.2) - CMYK
cmyk(3%, 3%, 0%, 0%)
White text
1.05:1 · fails WCAG
Black text
19.86:1 · passes WCAG AAA
Shades
Tones
About this color
Ghost white in CSS and design
Ghost white is a white with a faint blue tint. Ghost white is one of the extended color keywords, which CSS adopted from the X11 color names used on Unix workstations.
Use it in CSS by name or by any of its codes; these all give the same color:
color: ghostwhite;
color: #F8F8FF;
color: rgb(248 248 255);
color: hsl(240 100% 99%);For text on ghost white, black reads best. Check other combinations with the contrast checker, or browse all CSS color names.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for ghost white?
#F8F8FF. In CSS you can also use the keyword ghostwhite, which works in every browser.
What is ghost white in RGB and HSL?
In RGB it is rgb(248 248 255), in HSL hsl(240 100% 99%). For print, cmyk(3%, 3%, 0%, 0%) is a starting point, but CMYK depends on paper and ink, so check with your printer.
Should I use black or white text on ghost white?
Black text works better: it has a contrast ratio of 19.86:1 and passes WCAG AAA. White text reaches 1.05:1.
Which colors go with ghost white?
As a neutral, ghost white goes with almost any color. It works well as a background, border or text color next to a vivid accent, and with the lighter and darker tones from its shades.