#F3F2EE Hex Color
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The hex code #f3f2ee identifies a pale, faded grey with a delicate warm cast and nearly colorless appearance. Its high lightness creates an airy, restrained mood that suits spacious backgrounds, minimalist interfaces, architecture, and product design. Use it as a dominant base with black text; bright white can make it look slightly muted by comparison.
Questions about #f3f2ee
What is #f3f2ee in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f3f2ee is rgb(243, 242, 238), in HSL hsl(48, 17%, 94%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 2%, 5%.
Does #f3f2ee read as warm or cool?
#f3f2ee reads as a warm neutral because its red and green values sit slightly above blue, giving the pale grey a soft ivory cast rather than a crisp, cool appearance. It pairs comfortably with natural wood, charcoal, and muted green accents.
Is #f3f2ee suitable for body text backgrounds?
#f3f2ee works well as a light background for black text, reaching about an 18.7:1 contrast ratio and exceeding WCAG AA's 4.5:1 requirement for small body text in typical interface layouts. Avoid white or pale grey text because contrast drops sharply.
Is #f3f2ee readable on white or black?
#f3f2ee has a 1.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.74:1 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.