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Ghost White#F8F8FF

Ghost White color code is #F8F8FF. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with ghost white.

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Ghost White Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of Ghost White is 0.9431. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.06:1 against white and 19.86:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
Ghost White on white1.06:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Ghost White on black19.86:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on Ghost White1.06:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on Ghost White19.86:1AAA

Ghost White — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Ghost White?+
The hex code for Ghost White is #F8F8FF. In RGB it's rgb(248, 248, 255), and in HSL it's hsl(240, 100%, 99%).
What is the RGB value of Ghost White?+
Ghost White in RGB is (248, 248, 255). Written in CSS: rgb(248, 248, 255).
What is the CMYK value of Ghost White?+
Ghost White converts to CMYK(3%, 3%, 0%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #F8F8FF.
Is ghost white a warm or cool color?+
Ghost White (#F8F8FF) is a cool off-white — its hue sits at 240° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does ghost white belong to?+
Ghost White belongs to the off-white family. Its HSL is 240°, 100%, 99% — a cool tone within the broader off-white group.
Is ghost white accessible for body text on a white background?+
Ghost White on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.06:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for ghost white?+
The nearest Pantone match for Ghost White (#F8F8FF) is 11-0602 Off White, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use Ghost White in design

Practical guidance for using ghost white (#F8F8FF) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Ghost White (#F8F8FF) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 19.9:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, Ghost White (#F8F8FF) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into minimalist editorial, luxury fashion, wellness brands. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

Ghost White flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

Ghost White is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.

Brands that use Ghost White

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of ghost white (#F8F8FF). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Apple#F5F5F7 · Apple WhiteFacebook#FFFFFF · Facebook WhiteTwitter / X#FFFFFF · X WhiteYouTube#FFFFFF · YouTube WhiteNetflix#FFFFFF · Netflix WhiteSpotify#FFFFFF · Spotify White