#F0F0ED Hex Color
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#f0f0ed is an exceptionally pale, light grey with an airy, bleached quality. Because it sits so close to white, it functions best as a dominant, neutral background that makes deep charcoal typography stand out with high contrast. Use this hex code to soften a minimal interface, though be aware it may look washed out when paired directly against pure white.
Questions about #f0f0ed
What is #f0f0ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0f0ed is rgb(240, 240, 237), in HSL hsl(60, 9%, 94%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 1%, 6%.
Is #f0f0ed considered a warm or cool grey?
This shade sits on the neutral-to-cool side of the spectrum, offering a crisp, bleached appearance that avoids the yellow or brown undertones found in warmer greys. It feels clean and clinical, making it ideal for modern, minimal user interfaces.
Is #f0f0ed readable on white or black?
#f0f0ed has a 1.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.39:1 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.