#F1F5FF Hex Color
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Reach for #f1f5ff when a plain white background feels too cold for a healthcare dashboard or finance app. This near-white blue carries just enough gray undertone to read soft, not sterile. The hex code works best as a dominant base under black text, which hits about 19.2:1 contrast. Next to pure white it can look washed out, so give it navy or slate neighbors to show its blue side.
Questions about #f1f5ff
What is #f1f5ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f1f5ff is rgb(241, 245, 255), in HSL hsl(223, 100%, 97%) and in CMYK 5%, 4%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #f1f5ff?
Navy and slate blue make its subtle blue tint visible, while black text gives about 19.2:1 contrast for body copy. For a warmer counterpoint, try a muted terracotta or amber accent, which keeps the palette from feeling clinical.
What mood does the hex code #f1f5ff convey?
Its high lightness and very low saturation read as clean, trustworthy, and orderly, which is why it fits healthcare, finance, and government interfaces. The grayed blue tint feels calmer than pure white without adding visual weight.
Is #f1f5ff readable on white or black?
#f1f5ff has a 1.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.24:1 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.