#F0F6F9 Hex Color
A crisp and airy neutral grey
This bleached, airy grey functions as a nearly colorless neutral for minimalist interfaces. Because it is so light, black text remains highly legible against it. The hex code #f0f6f9 works best as a subtle background for digital product design. Use it when plain white feels too sterile or harsh, as it provides just enough pigment to ground your layout without drawing attention away from content.
Questions about #f0f6f9
What is #f0f6f9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0f6f9 is rgb(240, 246, 249), in HSL hsl(200, 43%, 96%) and in CMYK 4%, 1%, 0%, 2%.
Why should I use #f0f6f9 instead of pure white?
Pure white can often feel sterile, harsh, or overwhelming on screen-based interfaces, whereas #f0f6f9 provides a gentle, grounded surface that softens the layout without sacrificing clarity. It acts as an almost invisible neutral that helps distinct UI elements feel naturally separated from the background.
Is #f0f6f9 readable on white or black?
#f0f6f9 has a 1.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.25:1 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.