#f4f8f6
#f4f8f6 is rgb(244, 248, 246), or hsl(150, 22%, 96%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is stone-100 (#f5f5f4), not an exact match.
Conversions
WCAG contrast
| Background | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| white | 1.07:1 | fail | fail | fail |
| black | 19.60:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| slate-900 | 16.67:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| gray-100 | 1.03:1 | fail | fail | fail |
Ratios use WCAG relative luminance for opaque sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1, or 7:1 at AAA. Large text requires 3:1: at least 24 CSS pixels, or about 18.67 CSS pixels when bold. Pass/fail uses the unrounded ratio. Contrast alone is not a full accessibility assessment.
Colors paired with #f4f8f6 in real UI palettes
These colors appear alongside #f4f8f6 in StyleKit's curated palettes. Co-occurrence is not a promise of text readability; each pair includes its measured contrast.
- #2d5b63
Used together in Soft Utility.
7.03:1
AA normal text - #a9d8cc
Used together in Soft Utility.
1.47:1
Not for normal text - #b8c9ed
Used together in Soft Utility.
1.55:1
Not for normal text - #e6b7b0
Used together in Soft Utility.
1.67:1
Not for normal text - #f3c98b
Used together in Soft Utility.
1.45:1
Not for normal text
A readable starting point
black text on #f4f8f6: 19.60:1 contrast.
Design styles using this color
Tints and shades
Lightness ladder in HSL space, from the lightest tint to the darkest shade of #f4f8f6.
Similar colors in the library
Nearest swatches by perceptual OKLab distance across all curated style palettes.
AI prompt snippet
Use #f4f8f6 as the secondary color, following the Soft Utility style: rgb(244, 248, 246), nearest Tailwind token stone-100. Keep text contrast at least 4.5:1 (this color scores 1.07:1 on white, 19.6:1 on black).
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Questions about #f4f8f6
What color is #f4f8f6?
#f4f8f6 is rgb(244, 248, 246), or hsl(150, 22%, 96%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is stone-100 (#f5f5f4), not an exact match.
What text color should I use on #f4f8f6?
Black (#000000) has the higher black-or-white contrast against #f4f8f6: 19.60:1. This calculation assumes opaque, flat sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1 and large text 3:1 under WCAG 2.2 SC 1.4.3; it is not a complete accessibility assessment.
How can I use exactly #f4f8f6 in Tailwind CSS?
Use bg-[#f4f8f6], text-[#f4f8f6], or a CSS custom property instead of substituting a nearby named token. The reference palette is Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex; newer Tailwind versions and custom themes can differ.
Sources and calculation limits
Reference palette: Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex. Named tokens are versioned approximations; use the exact hex utilities when matching an existing design. Palette pairings come from the linked StyleKit definitions, not external popularity or preference data.