#F1EEE9 Hex Color
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Soft as unbleached linen, this pale grey carries a faint warm undertone that keeps it from feeling clinical. The hex code #f1eee9 works best as a dominant background in minimal interfaces, where its low saturation calms a layout without fading into plain white. It can look washed out next to pure white, so give it charcoal type or darker neighbors to hold its own. Black text on this hex code reaches about 18.1:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #f1eee9
What is #f1eee9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f1eee9 is rgb(241, 238, 233), in HSL hsl(38, 22%, 93%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 3%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f1eee9?
Pair #f1eee9 with charcoal or deep navy text for clear contrast, and add warm wood tones or terracotta accents for depth. Its muted warmth keeps dark neutrals from feeling cold, which suits minimal interfaces and print layouts alike.
Is #f1eee9 readable on white or black?
#f1eee9 has a 1.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.14:1 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.