#F0F0EF Hex Color
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This bleached, nearly colorless shade provides a clean, neutral base for minimalist layouts. Because it is so light, #f0f0ef works better as a background than as a standalone accent, as it can appear washed out near pure white. It offers excellent legibility for black typography, making it a reliable choice for clean UI design and professional interfaces where restraint is the priority.
Questions about #f0f0ef
What is #f0f0ef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0f0ef is rgb(240, 240, 239), in HSL hsl(60, 3%, 94%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 6%.
Is #f0f0ef considered a warm or cool neutral?
#f0f0ef acts as a true neutral with very subtle warm undertones, preventing it from feeling stark or clinical like pure white. It provides a softer, more inviting base for layouts where you need to maintain a sense of clean, professional organization.
Is #f0f0ef readable on white or black?
#f0f0ef has a 1.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.41:1 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.