#F3F4F4
- Brightness
- 243.7
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 180°, 4%, 95%
- HSV V %
- 96%
- Lab
- 96.1, -0.3, -0.1
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 0%, 0%, 4%
- PNG size
- 4.4 KB
- Tone / Feel
- very light, muted cool hue
Black text
19.06:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text
1.10:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
Recommended text: Black (19.06:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #F3F4F4
Common Name: Lighthouse
RGB: 243, 244, 244
HSL: 180°, 1%, 96%
Contrast vs White: 1.0 (AA Pass)
Contrast vs Black: 21.0 (AA Pass)
Mood Blurb: #F3F4F4 radiates calm and tranquility, offering a serene, light-filled aesthetic. It's widely used in minimalist designs and evokes a sense of openness, simplicity, and clarity. This color often appears in spaces that seek to be subtle, unintrusive, and neutral.
Notable Matches:
- Dunn-Edwards: Lighthouse - #F3F4F4
- Pantone FHI: Lucent White - #F3F4F4
- Benjamin Moore: Distant Gray - #F3F5F2
- Behr: Windmill Wings - #F2F3F3
- Jotun: Snow-White - #E8EEEB
Why Designers Use It:
- Neutral Backdrop: #F3F4F4 serves as an exceptional neutral tone that pairs well with a wide variety of colors, making it a go-to for designers looking to create balance and harmony in their designs.
- Trendy Yet Timeless: This color fits well within the trends of soft, light tones while remaining timeless. Its understated elegance makes it a popular choice for interiors and modern branding.
- Natural Inspirations: Designers draw inspiration from elements like white sand, light clouds, or frosty mornings to evoke a serene environment. It’s particularly favored in spaces designed to be calm and welcoming.
- Regional and Industrial Affiliation: While widely used globally, #F3F4F4 has seen notable use in Scandinavian and minimalist design movements. It is also common in industries where simplicity and clarity are vital, such as tech and luxury goods.
- Connection to Nature: The color evokes images of soft, pure light, which can be associated with natural elements like the morning light filtering through windows or the snow-covered landscape of winter.