Lighthouse
Also known as: Chef’s Hat , Zappy Zebra , White Smoke , Anti-Flash White
Part of the white family, Lighthouse pairs a pale base with a clean and minimal presence. It belongs in minimalist design and medical branding. For contrast, pair it with a white from its complementary palette below. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (19.06:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Lighthouse color codes
- HEX
- #F3F4F4
- RGB
- rgb(243, 244, 244)
- RGBA
- rgba(243, 244, 244, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(180, 4%, 95%)
- HSV
- hsv(180, 0%, 96%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 4%)
- LAB
- lab(96.1 -0.3 -0.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(96.6% 0.001 197.1)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: whitesmoke #F5F5F5 · ΔE 0.6
- RAL 9003: Signal white #F4F8F4 · ΔE 2.8 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Lighthouse works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings. It turns warmer under evening light.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material: coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Lighthouse
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Lighthouse by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.10:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 19.06:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Lighthouse background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Lighthouse
Lighthouse with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lighthouse
Lighthouse triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Doctor #F9F9F9 · ΔE 1.2
- Beluga #EFF2F1 · ΔE 1.3
- Mercury #EBEBEB · ΔE 1.9
- White #FFFFFF · ΔE 2.3
- Lotion #FEFDFA · ΔE 2.5
- Placebo #E7E7E7 · ΔE 2.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Lighthouse is closest to Doctor .
FAQ
Lighthouse FAQs
What color is Lighthouse?
Lighthouse is a light white with the hex code #F3F4F4. In HSL terms it has a hue of 180°, 4% saturation, and 95% lightness.
What is the hex code for Lighthouse?
The hex code for Lighthouse is #F3F4F4. In RGB it's rgb(243, 244, 244), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 4%).
What colors go well with Lighthouse?
Lighthouse pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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