#F0F5F5 Hex Color
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#f0f5f5 is a pale, low-saturation grey with a faint cool green undertone. Its delicate, bleached appearance creates an airy base for minimalist interfaces, product design, and architecture. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal typography; black text reaches about 19.1:1 contrast. The hex code for this clean neutral is #f0f5f5.
Questions about #f0f5f5
What is #f0f5f5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0f5f5 is rgb(240, 245, 245), in HSL hsl(180, 20%, 95%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 0%, 4%.
Does #f0f5f5 look warm or cool?
#f0f5f5 reads as a cool neutral because its pale gray base carries a faint green undertone, giving the shade a fresh, airy quality instead of the creamy warmth associated with beige or ivory.
What colors pair well with #f0f5f5?
Is #f0f5f5 readable on white or black?
#f0f5f5 has a 1.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.08:1 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.