#F2F6ED Hex Color
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#f2f6ed is a bleached, pale lime that reads as a light, neutral grey with a soft organic tint. Because it is so desaturated, this color serves as an airy base for minimalist UI designs. It maintains excellent readability with black text and pairs surprisingly well with deep, slate-toned charcoals. Use this hex code when pure white feels too sterile for your layout.
Questions about #f2f6ed
What is #f2f6ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2f6ed is rgb(242, 246, 237), in HSL hsl(87, 33%, 95%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 4%, 4%.
Does #f2f6ed look more green or grey in a design?
#f2f6ed generally presents as an off-white or light neutral grey with a barely-there organic green undertone. Because it is highly desaturated, the lime quality only becomes apparent when placed directly against pure white or cool-toned grey backgrounds.
What colors pair best with #f2f6ed?
Is #f2f6ed readable on white or black?
#f2f6ed has a 1.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.18:1 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.