#F0F4FA Hex Color
A crisp, cool-toned grey for professionals
This extremely light, cool-toned grey offers a clean alternative to sterile white backgrounds. Because of its subtle blue undertones, #f0f4fa maintains high readability for black text, meeting accessibility standards easily. It works best as a primary interface background where you need professionalism without the starkness of pure white. The hex code for this neutral shade is #f0f4fa.
Questions about #f0f4fa
What is #f0f4fa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0f4fa is rgb(240, 244, 250), in HSL hsl(216, 50%, 96%) and in CMYK 4%, 2%, 0%, 2%.
Is #f0f4fa suitable for long-form reading backgrounds?
Yes, #f0f4fa serves as an excellent background for text-heavy interfaces because its light, cool grey hue reduces eye strain compared to pure white. It maintains high contrast with dark grey or charcoal text, ensuring readability stays accessible.
How does the blue undertone in #f0f4fa affect color matching?
The subtle blue undertone in #f0f4fa pushes it toward a cooler temperature, which helps it harmonize naturally with blues, teals, and other cool-leaning palettes. It can feel slightly clinical, so pairing it with navy or deeper slate tones helps ground the overall design.
Is #f0f4fa readable on white or black?
#f0f4fa has a 1.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.02:1 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.