#F2F5F9 Hex Color
Pale grey for open spaces
#f2f5f9 is a pale, faded grey with a delicate cool cast and an almost bleached finish. The hex code suits spacious UI backgrounds, minimal layouts, product screens, and architectural concepts. Its low saturation brings restraint and professionalism, while black text remains highly readable, making it a practical base for calm, balanced designs.
Questions about #f2f5f9
What is #f2f5f9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2f5f9 is rgb(242, 245, 249), in HSL hsl(214, 37%, 96%) and in CMYK 3%, 2%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #f2f5f9?
#f2f5f9 pairs well with charcoal text, muted navy, and restrained sage accents because its cool, low-saturation base leaves darker tones clear and grounded. Use charcoal for readable type and reserve stronger colors for controls or small highlights.
Is #f2f5f9 readable on white or black?
#f2f5f9 has a 1.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.20:1 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.