White
White is pure white, the lightest possible color. Hex code #FFFFFF.
Color codes
- CSS name
white - HEX
#FFFFFF - RGB
rgb(255 255 255) - HSL
hsl(0 0% 100%) - HSB / HSV
hsb(0, 0%, 100%) - OKLCH
oklch(100% 0 0) - CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 0%)
White text
1.00:1 · fails WCAG
Black text
21.00:1 · passes WCAG AAA
Shades
Tones
About this color
White in CSS and design
White is pure white, the lightest possible color. White is one of the 16 basic color keywords, which go back to HTML 4, long before CSS had 148 named colors.
Pure white (#FFFFFF) can feel harsh as a page background. Many designs use a near-white such as white smoke or snow instead.
Use it in CSS by name or by any of its codes; these all give the same color:
color: white;
color: #FFFFFF;
color: rgb(255 255 255);
color: hsl(0 0% 100%);For text on 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 white?
#FFFFFF. In CSS you can also use the keyword white, which works in every browser.
What is white in RGB and HSL?
In RGB it is rgb(255 255 255), in HSL hsl(0 0% 100%). For print, cmyk(0%, 0%, 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 white?
Black text works better: it has a contrast ratio of 21.00:1 and passes WCAG AAA. White text reaches 1.00:1.
Which colors go with white?
As a neutral, 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.