#F3F5F8 Hex Color
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#f3f5f8 is a pale, cool-leaning neutral with a faded, airy finish. Its high lightness and low saturation create a clean, restrained backdrop for minimal interfaces, typography, product layouts, and architecture. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal or muted navy accents. Black text reads clearly on this color, and the hex code is #f3f5f8.
Questions about #f3f5f8
What is #f3f5f8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f3f5f8 is rgb(243, 245, 248), in HSL hsl(216, 26%, 96%) and in CMYK 2%, 1%, 0%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #f3f5f8?
For a crisp, restrained palette, pair #f3f5f8 with charcoal or muted navy text, then add sage, burgundy, or another subdued accent for controlled contrast without losing its airy feel and visual calm.
Does #f3f5f8 look warm or cool?
#f3f5f8 reads as a cool neutral because its near-white surface carries a subtle blue cast, giving layouts a fresh, airy appearance rather than the creamy warmth associated with ivory or beige.
Is #f3f5f8 readable on white or black?
#f3f5f8 has a 1.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.22:1 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.