#f8f9fa
#f8f9fa is rgb(248, 249, 250), or hsl(210, 17%, 98%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is gray-50 (#f9fafb), not an exact match.
Conversions
WCAG contrast
| Background | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| white | 1.05:1 | fail | fail | fail |
| black | 19.92:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| slate-900 | 16.94:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| gray-100 | 1.04:1 | 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 #f8f9fa in real UI palettes
These colors appear alongside #f8f9fa in StyleKit's curated palettes. Co-occurrence is not a promise of text readability; each pair includes its measured contrast.
- #1a1a2e
Used together in F-Pattern Layout.
16.18:1
AA normal text - #2a9d8f
Used together in F-Pattern Layout.
3.15:1
Not for normal text - #457b9d
Used together in F-Pattern Layout.
4.36:1
Not for normal text - #e63946
Used together in F-Pattern Layout.
3.95:1
Not for normal text - #e9c46a
Used together in F-Pattern Layout.
1.59:1
Not for normal text
A readable starting point
black text on #f8f9fa: 19.92:1 contrast.
Design styles using this color
Tints and shades
Lightness ladder in HSL space, from the lightest tint to the darkest shade of #f8f9fa.
Similar colors in the library
Nearest swatches by perceptual OKLab distance across all curated style palettes.
AI prompt snippet
Use #f8f9fa as the secondary color, following the F-Pattern Layout style: rgb(248, 249, 250), nearest Tailwind token gray-50. Keep text contrast at least 4.5:1 (this color scores 1.05:1 on white, 19.92:1 on black).
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Questions about #f8f9fa
What color is #f8f9fa?
#f8f9fa is rgb(248, 249, 250), or hsl(210, 17%, 98%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is gray-50 (#f9fafb), not an exact match.
What text color should I use on #f8f9fa?
Black (#000000) has the higher black-or-white contrast against #f8f9fa: 19.92:1. 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 #f8f9fa in Tailwind CSS?
Use bg-[#f8f9fa], text-[#f8f9fa], 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.