#F1EFF6 Hex Color
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#f1eff6 is an extremely pale, neutral grey with a subtle violet cast. Because it is so desaturated and light, it works perfectly as an alternative to stark white in minimal interface designs. It supports black typography with high contrast, making it an excellent base color. Use this hex code sparingly near pure white, as it can appear washed out or muddy in comparison.
Questions about #f1eff6
What is #f1eff6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f1eff6 is rgb(241, 239, 246), in HSL hsl(257, 28%, 95%) and in CMYK 2%, 3%, 0%, 4%.
Is #f1eff6 a good choice for interface backgrounds?
#f1eff6 serves as an excellent, softer alternative to stark white in minimalist web designs. Because it carries such a subtle violet cast, it adds a touch of warmth while still providing enough contrast to make charcoal or black text easy to read.
Why does #f1eff6 sometimes look muddy when used near white?
This color is so desaturated that it relies on the surrounding environment to define its lightness. If placed directly next to pure white, the violet undertones of #f1eff6 become more apparent, which can sometimes make the color feel dingy or unintentional by comparison.
Is #f1eff6 readable on white or black?
#f1eff6 has a 1.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.41:1 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.