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Color: Ghost White

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Category: white
Color Source: web
Luminance: 94.3%
Color Formats

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HEX
#F8F8FF
RGB
248, 248, 255
HSL
240, 100, 99
HSV
240, 3, 100
CMYK
3, 3, 0, 0
LAB
98, 1, -3
Accessibility & Contrast

Test Ghost White for accessibility compliance and color contrast ratios.

Basic Contrast Ratios

Ghost White on White
1.06:1
Ghost White on Black
19.86:1

WCAG 2.1 Compliance

AA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS
AA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 3:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 7:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS

Usage Recommendations

✓ Excellent for accessibility

This color meets AAA standards and is suitable for all text sizes and UI elements.

Recommended text color: Use #000000 text for optimal readability on Ghost White backgrounds.

Color Tools

Professional tools to work with Ghost White and create color schemes.

About Ghost White Color

The Ghost White color (#F8F8FF) is a white color that belongs to the web-safe color palette. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Ghost White, including its technical specifications, psychological impact, design applications, and practical usage examples.

Ghost White has the hexadecimal code #F8F8FF and RGB values of 248, 248, 255. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 240°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 99%. This color is widely supported across all browsers and design applications.

Color Psychology & Meaning

Discover the psychological impact and cultural significance of Ghost White.

Associated Emotions

Purity, simplicity, peace, freshness, infinity

Symbolism & Meaning

Cleanliness, minimalism, peace, new beginnings, perfection

Marketing & Branding

Healthcare, luxury goods, minimal design, cleaning products

Design Applications

Learn how to effectively use Ghost White in various design contexts.

Web Design

  • Headers
  • Links
  • Corporate themes
  • Trust indicators
  • Professional layouts

Interior Design

  • Bedrooms
  • Bathrooms
  • Office spaces
  • Coastal themes

Graphic Design

  • Corporate branding
  • Healthcare materials
  • Technology themes
  • Professional presentations

Fashion & Clothing

  • Business attire
  • Denim
  • Formal wear
  • Casual shirts
Technical Specifications

Complete technical details and color space information for Ghost White.

Color Temperature

Cool

Dominant Wavelength

450-495nm

Color Purity

100%

Brightness Index

252/255
Usage Examples

Real-world examples and code snippets showing how to use Ghost White.

CSS Examples

background-color: #F8F8FF;
color: #F8F8FF;
border: 2px solid #F8F8FF;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #F8F8FF33;
background: linear-gradient(45deg, #F8F8FF, #ffffff);

Design Tips & Best Practices

When using Ghost White in your designs, consider its psychological impact and cultural associations. This color works well in web design, branding, and marketing materials and can be effectively paired with complementary colors to create striking visual compositions.

Accessibility Considerations

When using Ghost White as a text or background color, ensure sufficient contrast ratios for accessibility compliance. Test your color combinations against WCAG guidelines to ensure readability for all users.

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