Ghost White #F8F8FF
Ghost White color codes
Ghost White color meaning
Ghost White is a soft and airy white — a cool color at 99% lightness and 100% saturation. Like other whites, it is linked with purity, simplicity and space. It makes rooms and layouts feel larger and cleaner, and lets other colors stand out.
Because it is soft and airy, ghost white works best for backgrounds, walls, baby rooms, wedding stationery and large calm surfaces. As text on white it would be too faint (1.1:1), so use it for fills and backgrounds and put black text on top (19.9:1).
What colors go with Ghost White?
Ghost White pairs well with White, Snow, Alice Blue and Charcoal: White sits close to its opposite on the color wheel for strong contrast, Snow and Alice Blue are neighbors that keep a scheme calm, and Charcoal gives the eye somewhere to rest.
Build a full scheme around ghost white in the color matcher, blend it with another color in the color mixer, or copy ready-made HTML and CSS from the HTML color picker.
Ghost White at a glance
| Color family | White · cool, soft and airy |
|---|---|
| CSS color name | Yes — ghostwhite works in CSS |
| As text on white | 1.06:1 — not readable as text |
| Best text on it | Black (19.86:1) |
| For print (CMYK) | 3% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow, 0% black |
| Full screen | Open the ghost white screen — fill your display or download it in 4K |
Contrast
Contrast ratio of Ghost White against white and black text (WCAG 2.1 needs 4.5:1 for body text).
Shades, tints & tones
Color harmonies
Colors similar to Ghost White
Ghost White color FAQ
What is the hex code for Ghost White?
Ghost White is #F8F8FF, which is rgb(248, 248, 255) and hsl(240, 100%, 99%). For print it is roughly C3 M3 Y0 K0.
What colors go with Ghost White?
Ghost White pairs well with White, Snow, Alice Blue, Charcoal. White gives the strongest contrast, being close to its complementary color. Neutrals such as Charcoal also work well alongside it.
Is Ghost White a warm or cool color?
Ghost White is a cool color: its hue is 240°, on the green, blue and violet side of the color wheel.
What text color looks best on Ghost White?
Black text, with a contrast ratio of 19.9:1, which meets WCAG AA for normal text.