Lavender Blush Color (#FFF0F5)
Lavender Blush is a CSS named color defined as hex code #FFF0F5. It is the palest color in the pink family, a near-white with a faint cool pink cast. At RGB(255, 240, 245) the difference from pure white is subtle but visible side by side.
Color Overview & Formats
lavenderblushLuminance: 0.9017| Format | Syntax / Values | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | #FFF0F5 | 6-digit hex web code | |
| RGB | rgb(255, 240, 245) | Red, Green, Blue channels (0-255) | |
| HSL | hsl(340, 100%, 97%) | Hue (340°), Saturation (100%), Lightness (97%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(340, 6%, 100%) | Hue, Saturation (6%), Value/Brightness (100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 4%, 0%) | Digital mathematical approximation (non-print) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.968 0.017 355.1) | Perceptually uniform color space (CSS Color 4 approximation) |
background-color: #FFF0F5; /* or lavenderblush */- Select color format: Choose the desired format (HEX #FFF0F5, RGB, or HSL).
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- Pair with black text: Black text on Lavender Blush reaches 19.03:1 (WCAG AAA).
What Colors Go With Lavender Blush?
These 6 colors all go well with Lavender Blush (#FFF0F5), and each one is a standard CSS named color. The ratio is the WCAG 2.2 contrast of that color on Lavender Blush: at 4.5:1 or above it works for text; below that, use it for backgrounds and accents.
Harmonious Palettes & Tints
The palettes below are algorithmically generated across standard intervals based on Lavender Blush (HSL 340°). Each group offers full palette copy and live preview:
Complementary Harmony
Hue rotated 180 degrees on the HSL wheel (340° to 160°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Analogous Harmony
Hues 30 degrees either side (310° and 10°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Triadic Harmony
Hues spaced evenly by 120 degrees (100° and 220°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Tints & Shades
Mixed with white (tints) and black (shades) in sRGB at 60% and 30%.
WCAG 2.2 Text Readability & Contrast Check
Under WCAG 2.2 criteria, regular body text requires at least 4.5:1 (AA) and large text requires at least 3.0:1. The table below displays calculated contrast ratios:
| Foreground Color | Contrast Ratio | Normal Text (AA) | Large Text (AA) | Normal Text AAA (>= 7.0:1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pure Black (#000000) | 19.03:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Pure White (#FFFFFF) | 1.10:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Dark Charcoal (#212529) | 13.98:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Mid Gray (#666666) | 5.20:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
Interactive Contrast Tester
Enter text foreground and background colors to verify WCAG legibility:
This is sample body text rendered directly to verify contrast and readability.
Lavender Blush Background Download
Download standard 1920x1080 solid desktop wallpaper or generate mobile wallpaper:
Standard Wallpaper: 1920x1080 PNG (#FFF0F5)Download Options
All wallpaper files precisely match the W3C standard color value:
CSS Standard & Usage Notes
lavenderblush = #fff0f5 (rgb(255, 240, 245))
UI Design & Accessibility Guidelines
Lavender Blush is a background color: page fills, alternating table rows, hover states and cards. Treat it like an off-white and set dark text on it; black text passes WCAG AAA.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use black text on Lavender Blush?
Yes. Black text on Lavender Blush has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 19.03:1, passing both AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1) at every text size.
Can I use white text on Lavender Blush?
No. White text on Lavender Blush has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of only 1.1:1, below the 3:1 minimum even for large text.
What colors go with Lavender Blush?
Dark Slate Blue, Rebecca Purple, Dim Gray, Thistle, Plum and Pale Violet Red all go well with Lavender Blush. Dark Slate Blue (8.22:1), Rebecca Purple (7.62:1) and Dim Gray (4.98:1) have enough contrast for text on Lavender Blush; Thistle, Plum and Pale Violet Red work better as a background or accent.
Is Lavender Blush purple?
No. Despite the name, Lavender Blush (#FFF0F5) has a pink hue of 340° and is almost white. The CSS color Lavender (#E6E6FA) is the one with a blue-violet hue.