#F2F3F7 Hex Color
A clean, airy alternative to stark white
This pale, neutral grey offers a clean alternative when standard white feels too stark. Because it maintains high contrast for black typography at 18.9:1, it functions perfectly as a primary interface background. Avoid using it near pure white, as it can look washed out. The hex code for this delicate, airy shade is #f2f3f7.
Questions about #f2f3f7
What is #f2f3f7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2f3f7 is rgb(242, 243, 247), in HSL hsl(228, 24%, 96%) and in CMYK 2%, 2%, 0%, 3%.
Is #f2f3f7 suitable for UI background use?
Yes, #f2f3f7 functions as an excellent background choice because it maintains a high contrast ratio of 18.9:1 against black text. This provides a softer, more sophisticated look than pure white while ensuring your content remains perfectly readable for all users.
Does #f2f3f7 lean warm or cool in design?
This color sits on the cool side of the neutral spectrum due to its subtle blue-violet undertones. These cool properties help #f2f3f7 feel airy and expansive, preventing it from appearing muddy or yellowish when displayed on high-resolution screens.
Is #f2f3f7 readable on white or black?
#f2f3f7 has a 1.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.93:1 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.