aliceblue

#F0F8FF

CSS color

Alice Blue (#F0F8FF) is an extremely pale, almost-white blue named after President Theodore Roosevelt's daughter Alice. It sits at the cold, airy end of the color spectrum, evoking clear skies and clean linen. Web designers use this CSS named color as a near-neutral background that subtly reads as cool rather than stark white.

Color Values

HEX

#F0F8FF

RGB

240, 248, 255

HSL

208.0, 100.0%, 97.1%

HSV

208.0, 5.9%, 100.0%

CMYK

5.9%, 2.7%, 0.0%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.9751 0.0127 244.3

Properties

Color Psychology

Near-whites and off-whites radiate purity, simplicity, and spacious clarity. They feel open and unbounded, associated with cleanliness, fresh starts, and minimalism. These tones create a sense of potential and possibility, inviting focus on content.

Design Usage

Off-whites are preferred over pure white for page backgrounds to reduce glare. They feel warmer while maintaining a clean, bright aesthetic. Use for primary backgrounds and content areas where visual breathing room is needed.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #F0F8FF;
color: #F0F8FF;
border-color: #F0F8FF;
Nearest Tailwind: Sky 50 #F0F9FF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.07:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

19.58:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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