Whitesmoke colour (#F5F5F5)
Whitesmoke is very light a neutral grey with hex code #F5F5F5, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 245, 245, 245; in HSL 0°, 0%, 96%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Whitesmoke 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.
Whitesmoke in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #F5F5F5 |
| RGB | rgb(245, 245, 245) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.961, 0.961, 0.961 |
| HSL | hsl(0, 0%, 96%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 0%, 0%, 4% |
| CSS | color: whitesmoke; |
Shades and tints of Whitesmoke
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#e6e6e6 | #cccccc | #b3b3b3 | #999999 | #808080 | #666666 | #4d4d4d | #333333 | #1a1a1a |
Colours that go with Whitesmoke
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #f5f5f5 | |
| Triadic | #f5f5f5 | #f5f5f5 |
| Analogous | #f5f5f5 | #f5f5f5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ghostwhite | #f8f8ff | very close |
| lavenderblush | #fff0f5 | very close |
| mintcream | #f5fffa | very close |
| aliceblue | #f0f8ff | very close |
| seashell | #fff5ee | very close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Whitesmoke against white is 1.09:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 19.26:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Whitesmoke background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Whitesmoke?
#F5F5F5.
What is Whitesmoke in RGB?
rgb(245, 245, 245).
What colour is complementary to Whitesmoke?
#f5f5f5, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.