#F4F9EF Hex Color
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This extremely pale lime white offers a sanitized, airy quality for minimal designs. Because #f4f9ef maintains high contrast against black text, it serves as an excellent, breathable background for clinical or health-focused UI. It feels cleaner than standard white and pairs well with deep forest greens or slate grays for a grounded, modern palette. Use this hex code as a base to create space without harshness.
Questions about #f4f9ef
What is #f4f9ef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f4f9ef is rgb(244, 249, 239), in HSL hsl(90, 45%, 96%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 4%, 2%.
What colors pair best with #f4f9ef?
Because #f4f9ef acts as a neutral base with a hint of lime, it works best when grounded by darker, high-contrast colors. Pair it with charcoal for sharp text or deep forest greens to amplify the natural, clinical aesthetic.
Is #f4f9ef readable on white or black?
#f4f9ef has a 1.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.64:1 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.