Ghostwhite colour (#F8F8FF)
Ghostwhite is very light a blue with hex code #F8F8FF, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 248, 248, 255; in HSL 240°, 100%, 99%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Ghostwhite colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Ghostwhite in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #F8F8FF |
| RGB | rgb(248, 248, 255) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.973, 0.973, 1.000 |
| HSL | hsl(240, 100%, 99%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 3%, 3%, 0%, 0% |
| CSS | color: ghostwhite; |
Shades and tints of Ghostwhite
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#ccccff | #9999ff | #6666ff | #3333ff | #0000ff | #0000cc | #000099 | #000066 | #000033 |
Colours that go with Ghostwhite
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #fffffa | |
| Triadic | #fffafa | #fafffa |
| Analogous | #fcfaff | #fafcff |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| aliceblue | #f0f8ff | very close |
| snow | #fffafa | very close |
| mintcream | #f5fffa | very close |
| white | #ffffff | very close |
| azure | #f0ffff | very close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Ghostwhite against white is 1.06:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 19.86:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Ghostwhite background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Ghostwhite?
#F8F8FF.
What is Ghostwhite in RGB?
rgb(248, 248, 255).
What colour is complementary to Ghostwhite?
#fffffa, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.