#F0EEED Hex Color
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#f0eeed is an extremely pale, bleached grey that feels airy and nearly colorless. Because it sits so close to white, it provides a clean, neutral base for minimalist web interfaces without the harshness of pure white. Use black typography over this shade for high-contrast accessibility. The hex code for this delicate grey is #f0eeed.
Questions about #f0eeed
What is #f0eeed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0eeed is rgb(240, 238, 237), in HSL hsl(20, 9%, 94%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 1%, 6%.
How should I use #f0eeed in web design?
#f0eeed serves as a perfect background for modern, minimalist interfaces because it offers a softer alternative to stark, pure white. Use it with deep charcoal or dark navy text to maintain high contrast and readability for your users.
Does #f0eeed read as a warm or cool neutral?
This color sits on the edge of neutrality with a slightly cool, crisp character due to its bleached quality. It lacks strong yellow or red undertones, making it a versatile chameleon that adapts well to various accent colors without clashing.
Is #f0eeed readable on white or black?
#f0eeed has a 1.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.15:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.