Codes & values
- Color Name
Ghost White - Color ID
KDF-C-16316671 - HEX
#F8F8FF - RGB
rgb(248, 248, 255) - RGBA
rgba(248, 248, 255, 1) - HSL
hsl(240, 100%, 99%) - HSLA
hsla(240, 100%, 99%, 1) - HSV / HSB
hsv(240, 3%, 100%) - CMYK
cmyk(3%, 3%, 0%, 0%) - Light / Dark
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Quick answers
- What is the HEX code for Ghost White?
- #F8F8FF
- What is Ghost White RGB?
- rgb(248, 248, 255)
- What is Ghost White HSL?
- hsl(240, 100%, 99%)
- What is Ghost White CMYK?
- cmyk(3%, 3%, 0%, 0%)
What is Ghost White?
Ghost White is a curated blue family color at #F8F8FF. It appears in our library with tags for web, design, ui and matches the CSS named color keyword. This shade classifies as light — best as backgrounds, soft UI fills, or pastel accents. Temperature lean: cool — calmer, often used for tech, healthcare, and finance trust..
Ghost White HEX code
The HEX code for Ghost White is #F8F8FF. Paste it into CSS as color: #F8F8FF; or background-color: #F8F8FF;. Design tools accept the same six-digit value without the # prefix (f8f8ff).
Ghost White RGB
Ghost White in RGB is rgb(248, 248, 255) (channels R 248, G 248, B 255). Use RGB when you need opacity via rgba(248, 248, 255, 1).
Ghost White HSL & HSV
HSL is hsl(240, 100%, 99%) — useful for generating lighter/darker variants by adjusting lightness. HSV/HSB is hsv(240, 3%, 100%), closer to how many digital pickers expose hue, saturation, and brightness.
Ghost White CMYK
Approximate CMYK for Ghost White is cmyk(3%, 3%, 0%, 0%). Screen HEX/RGB values are device-dependent; for print, always soft-proof in your print profile rather than relying on a web conversion alone.
Shades of Ghost White
Darker shades (mixed toward black): #CFCFD5, #A5A5AA, #7C7C80, #535355, #29292A. Use deeper shades for hover states, borders, and dark-mode accents.
Tints of Ghost White
Lighter tints (mixed toward white): #F9F9FF, #FAFAFF, #FCFCFF, #FDFDFF, #FEFEFF. Tints work well for soft backgrounds, chips, and secondary buttons.
Colors that go with Ghost White
Complementary pairing: #F8F8FF, #FFFFF8. Analogous neighbors: #F8FBFF, #F8F8FF, #FBF8FF. Triadic accents: #F8F8FF, #FFF8F8, #F8FFF8. Always check text contrast when pairing.
Ghost White color combinations
A practical combo: primary #F8F8FF, complementary accent #FFFFF8, and a neutral charcoal or off-white for text and surfaces. Split-complementary options: #F8F8FF, #FFFBF8, #FBFFF8.
Ghost White in web design
Blue remains the default trust color for SaaS, finance, and health UI. Royal and navy blues anchor headers; sky blues soften backgrounds and links.
Ghost White in branding
Brand blues communicate reliability. Royal blue and navy remain corporate staples; electric blue reads more startup. Contrast vs white is 1.06:1 (better as a large accent or background than small body text); vs black 19.86:1.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HEX code for Ghost White?
- Ghost White: #F8F8FF.
- What is Ghost White RGB?
- Ghost White: rgb(248, 248, 255).
- What is Ghost White HSL?
- Ghost White: hsl(240, 100%, 99%).
- What is Ghost White CMYK?
- Ghost White: cmyk(3%, 3%, 0%, 0%).
- What colors go with Ghost White?
- Try complementary #F8F8FF, #FFFFF8 or analogous #F8FBFF, #F8F8FF, #FBF8FF.
- Is Ghost White good for text on white?
- Not ideal for small body text (1.06:1). Use as a large heading, button, or background instead.
Accessibility snapshot
Contrast vs white: 1.06:1 (prefer large accent or background). Contrast vs black: 19.86:1. Complementary swatch: #F8F8FF, #FFFFF8.
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