#F1F0E6 Hex Color

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#f1f0e6 is a bleached, near-neutral yellow with subtle grey undertones. Because it feels airy and delicate, it functions best as a soft background alternative to pure white in minimalist UI designs. It maintains excellent readability with black text, providing a gentle contrast that avoids harsh glare. This hex code works well in large areas where a clean, approachable, and light aesthetic is needed.

Questions about #f1f0e6

What is #f1f0e6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f1f0e6 is rgb(241, 240, 230), in HSL hsl(55, 28%, 92%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 5%, 5%.
What makes #f1f0e6 a good choice for interface backgrounds?
The color #f1f0e6 provides a soft, bleached quality that creates a more approachable, human feel than standard high-contrast white. It reduces screen glare while maintaining excellent readability for dark text, making it ideal for clean, modern user interfaces.
Is #f1f0e6 readable on white or black?
#f1f0e6 has a 1.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.34:1 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.