#F1F9FF Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated blue works best as a background color for clean, minimalist interfaces. Its extremely high lightness makes it a subtle alternative to stark white, providing just enough cool tint to soften a design without feeling overly colored. The hex code for this shade is #f1f9ff. It offers excellent contrast for black text, making it a reliable choice for healthcare or financial dashboards.
Questions about #f1f9ff
What is #f1f9ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f1f9ff is rgb(241, 249, 255), in HSL hsl(206, 100%, 97%) and in CMYK 5%, 2%, 0%, 0%.
Is #f1f9ff a good choice for text on a white background?
No, #f1f9ff is far too light and lacks sufficient contrast against white to be legible for text. It should be reserved for background surfaces or borders where you need an extremely subtle, cool-toned neutral base that feels cleaner than stark white.
What colors pair well with #f1f9ff?
Is #f1f9ff readable on white or black?
#f1f9ff has a 1.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.73:1 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.