#F3F5FA Hex Color
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#f3f5fa is a pale, cool-leaning neutral that provides a softer alternative to stark white. This light grey works well as a background for minimal interfaces or clean digital branding. With a 19.3:1 contrast ratio against black text, it maintains excellent readability for small body copy. The hex code #f3f5fa shines when paired with deep charcoal or navy to prevent the design from feeling too washed out.
Questions about #f3f5fa
What is #f3f5fa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f3f5fa is rgb(243, 245, 250), in HSL hsl(223, 41%, 97%) and in CMYK 3%, 2%, 0%, 2%.
Why use #f3f5fa instead of pure white?
Using #f3f5fa provides a subtle visual depth that pure white lacks, making it easier on the eyes during prolonged screen use. It acts as a professional, cool-toned neutral that grounds your design without feeling stark or sterile.
Is #f3f5fa readable on white or black?
#f3f5fa has a 1.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.25:1 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.