#F1F6F9 Hex Color

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#f1f6f9 is a pale, cool grey with a faint blue undertone and very low saturation. Its airy, clean appearance suits minimal interfaces, healthcare layouts, product design, and winter-inspired branding. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal typography for definition; black text has about a 19.3:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #f1f6f9.

Questions about #f1f6f9

What is #f1f6f9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f1f6f9 is rgb(241, 246, 249), in HSL hsl(202, 40%, 96%) and in CMYK 3%, 1%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #f1f6f9?
#f1f6f9 pairs well with charcoal, navy, muted sage, and soft blue because these accents reinforce its cool undertone while giving the pale background enough contrast for text, borders, and interface controls.
Does #f1f6f9 look warm or cool?
#f1f6f9 reads as a cool pale gray because its faint blue undertone shifts it away from beige or creamy neutrals, creating an airy, quiet mood suited to minimalist layouts and healthcare interfaces.
Is #f1f6f9 readable on white or black?
#f1f6f9 has a 1.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.29:1 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.