#F0F6F8 Hex Color
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#f0f6f8 is an ultra-light, desaturated grey with a subtle blue undertone. This airy neutral provides excellent readability, as black text creates a sharp, accessible contrast against it. It serves best as a clean background for minimal UI designs. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted navy to prevent it from appearing washed out next to pure white elements. The hex code for this color is #f0f6f8.
Questions about #f0f6f8
What is #f0f6f8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0f6f8 is rgb(240, 246, 248), in HSL hsl(195, 36%, 96%) and in CMYK 3%, 1%, 0%, 3%.
What is the best way to use #f0f6f8 in web design?
Use #f0f6f8 as a background color for minimal interfaces where you need a soft, clean alternative to pure white. It provides excellent readability for charcoal or dark navy text, preventing the harsh contrast often found in stark white layouts.
Does #f0f6f8 read as a warm or cool tone?
This color leans distinctly cool because of its subtle blue undertone, separating it from standard neutral greys. This characteristic makes it feel particularly refreshing and airy, which helps it avoid the muddy or yellowed appearance often found in warmer, light-grey alternatives.
Is #f0f6f8 readable on white or black?
#f0f6f8 has a 1.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.24:1 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.