#F5F7FA Hex Color
A crisp, cool grey for modern interfaces
This extremely pale, cool grey acts as a functional alternative to stark white. Because it carries such low saturation, #f5f7fa provides a clean, neutral canvas that prevents eye strain in UI design. It pairs beautifully with charcoal text for high readability and maintains a professional, sanitary feel. Use this hex code as a dominant background to ground complex layouts without overwhelming them.
Questions about #f5f7fa
What is #f5f7fa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5f7fa is rgb(245, 247, 250), in HSL hsl(216, 33%, 97%) and in CMYK 2%, 1%, 0%, 2%.
When should I use #f5f7fa instead of pure white?
Use #f5f7fa when you need a subtle, modern alternative to pure white that reduces screen harshness. It provides enough contrast against charcoal or dark navy text to maintain readability while creating a soft, professional, and less clinically sterile UI environment.
Is #f5f7fa readable on white or black?
#f5f7fa has a 1.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.56:1 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.