#F3F4F6 Hex Color
An airy, minimalist off-white neutral grey
This extremely pale, neutral grey offers a clean, airy alternative to pure white. Because it provides high contrast with black typography, #f3f4f6 serves as a superior background color for UI interfaces and minimal layouts. It avoids the harshness of stark white, making it a reliable choice for softening screen-based designs. The hex code for this versatile shade is #f3f4f6.
Questions about #f3f4f6
What is #f3f4f6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f3f4f6 is rgb(243, 244, 246), in HSL hsl(220, 14%, 96%) and in CMYK 1%, 1%, 0%, 4%.
Is #f3f4f6 considered a true neutral grey?
#f3f4f6 is a very pale, near-neutral grey that leans slightly cool due to its balanced RGB values. It functions as an ideal off-white because it avoids the harsh brightness of pure white while maintaining high readability for text.
Why is #f3f4f6 effective for user interface design?
#f3f4f6 provides a superior alternative to stark white backgrounds because it reduces eye strain during prolonged screen use. It offers enough contrast against charcoal or dark grey text to maintain accessibility while feeling softer and more modern.
Is #f3f4f6 readable on white or black?
#f3f4f6 has a 1.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.08:1 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.