#F6F6E9 Hex Color
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This pale, bleached yellow feels airy and clean without being sterile. Because #f6f6e9 is so desaturated and light, it works best as a neutral background that lets stronger colors pop. Pair it with charcoal or deep olive text to maximize legibility. While it provides high contrast for black type, use it sparingly in layouts as it can wash out against pure white elements.
Questions about #f6f6e9
What is #f6f6e9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f6f6e9 is rgb(246, 246, 233), in HSL hsl(60, 42%, 94%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 5%, 4%.
What colors pair best with #f6f6e9?
Is #f6f6e9 a good choice for user interface backgrounds?
It works exceptionally well as a background for clean, modern interfaces that aim to feel approachable rather than stark white. Because of its light saturation, always test the contrast ratio against your primary type to ensure perfect legibility.
Is #f6f6e9 readable on white or black?
#f6f6e9 has a 1.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.27:1 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.