#F5FAF5 Hex Color
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This pale, ghostly off-white carries a faint green undertone, making it softer than standard stark white. Use #f5faf5 as a clean background for minimal UI designs, where it provides excellent contrast for black typography. It maintains high readability and works well in sanitary or clinical environments, offering a sense of freshness without the glare of a pure, bright white.
Questions about #f5faf5
What is #f5faf5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5faf5 is rgb(245, 250, 245), in HSL hsl(120, 33%, 97%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 2%, 2%.
Why use #f5faf5 instead of a standard white?
Using #f5faf5 softens the harsh glare of pure white while retaining a clean, neutral aesthetic. Its slight green undertone adds subtle organic warmth, effectively reducing eye strain in web interfaces and document backgrounds without appearing heavily tinted.
What colors work well with #f5faf5 in UI design?
Is #f5faf5 readable on white or black?
#f5faf5 has a 1.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.87:1 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.