Lighthouse
Also known as: Chef’s Hat, Zappy Zebra, White Smoke, Anti-Flash White
Lighthouse is a pale, muted white that reads as clean and minimal. It shines 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Lighthouse
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.10:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 19.06:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Lighthouse background: #000000
Palettes featuring Lighthouse
Lighthouse with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lighthouse
Lighthouse triad
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.
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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