#F6F5F1 Hex Color
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Closer to chalk than pure white, this pale grey carries a faint warm undertone from its yellow cast. Its hex code is #f6f5f1, and it works best as a dominant base in minimal layouts, softening the glare of plain white without adding color. Pair it with deep navy or charcoal text for contrast that reads clearly.
Questions about #f6f5f1
What is #f6f5f1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f6f5f1 is rgb(246, 245, 241), in HSL hsl(48, 22%, 95%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 2%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f6f5f1?
Deep navy and charcoal read as crisp, professional text colors against #f6f5f1. For accents, terracotta or muted olive add warmth without clashing with its faint yellow undertone.
Is #f6f5f1 readable on white or black?
#f6f5f1 has a 1.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.24:1 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.