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Ghost white
What color is Ghost white?
Ghost white is a very pale shade of blue that resembles the color of a ghost.
It has a hexadecimal code of #F8F8FF and RGB values of 248, 248, 255.
This color is composed of 3% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow and 0% black in a CMYK color space.
It has a hue angle of 240 degrees, a saturation of 100% and a lightness of 98.6%.
Ghost white is a cool-toned white that has a slight gray or blue undertone, giving it a ghostly appearance.
It is often used as a descriptive term for a color that is very light and lacks any warm or vibrant tones.
Ghost white can create a calm and serene atmosphere when used as a background or accent color in interior design.
Example of the palette with the Ghost white color
![Palette with colors: Pang, Dark peach and Black Picture with primary colors of Pang, Dark peach, Black, Ghost white and Pale silver](/images/ghost-white/woman-in-a-white-bra.webp)
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What are the examples of Ghost white color in everyday life?
It is one of the web colors that can be used in HTML and CSS code.
Some examples of ghost white color in everyday life are:
The moonlight on a clear night can have a ghost white hue, especially when it is full or nearly full.
The moon reflects the sunlight, which is composed of different wavelengths of light.
The blue light is scattered more by the Earth's atmosphere, making the moon appear slightly bluish-white.Some types of flowers have ghost white petals, such as baby's breath, lily of the valley, and white roses.
These flowers are often used in weddings, bouquets, and decorations because they symbolize purity, innocence, and elegance.Some animals have ghost white fur, feathers, or scales, such as polar bears, snow leopards, snowy owls, and albino animals.
These animals have adapted to their cold and snowy environments, where their white coloration helps them blend in and camouflage.Some fabrics and textiles have a ghost white color, such as silk, satin, lace, and chiffon.
These fabrics are often used for clothing, curtains, bedding, and tablecloths because they create a soft, delicate, and romantic effect.Some paints and pigments have a ghost white color, such as titanium white, zinc white, and lead white.
These paints are often used for art, architecture, and interior design because they reflect light and create a bright and spacious impression.
Ghost white is a very light and subtle color that can have different meanings and associations depending on the context.
Example of the palette with the Ghost white color
![Palette with colors: Ghost white, Pale cornflower blue and Lapis lazuli Picture with primary colors of Ghost white, Pale cornflower blue, Lapis lazuli, Oxford Blue and Moonstone blue](/images/ghost-white/ghost-white-color-blue-bowl-of-flowers.webp)
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