#F1EEED Hex Color
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Not quite white, #f1eeed is a pale grey so light it reads as softened white with a faint warm cast. Its near-zero saturation keeps it calm and neutral, which suits minimal interfaces, open architecture, and airy layouts. The hex code works best as a dominant background rather than an accent. Pair it with warm taupe or deep slate so it holds up next to pure white. Black text on #f1eeed reaches about 18.2:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #f1eeed
What is #f1eeed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f1eeed is rgb(241, 238, 237), in HSL hsl(15, 12%, 94%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 2%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f1eeed?
Pair #f1eeed with warm taupe, muted sage, or charcoal for a soft, quiet palette. Its low saturation means stronger partners like navy or terracotta give it definition without clashing.
Does #f1eeed read warm or cool?
It reads very slightly warm. The red channel sits just above green and blue, giving the grey a faint ivory cast that keeps it from feeling clinical next to pure white.
Is #f1eeed readable on white or black?
#f1eeed has a 1.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.19:1 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.