#F6F6F5 Hex Color
A barely-there grey with soft neutrality
#f6f6f5 is a barely-there grey that serves as a softer alternative to stark, standard white. Because it provides a 19.4:1 contrast ratio with black text, it works well for clean, minimalist interfaces where legibility is a priority. Avoid using it directly against pure white, as it can appear washed out in comparison. The hex code for this neutral tone is #f6f6f5.
Questions about #f6f6f5
What is #f6f6f5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f6f6f5 is rgb(246, 246, 245), in HSL hsl(60, 5%, 96%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 4%.
Why use #f6f6f5 instead of pure white in a web interface?
#f6f6f5 reduces the harsh, high-contrast glare of pure white screens, creating a more comfortable reading experience for users. This subtle off-white maintains high legibility for body text while feeling more approachable, sophisticated, and modern for minimalist design systems.
What colors pair best with the neutral tone of #f6f6f5?
Is #f6f6f5 readable on white or black?
#f6f6f5 has a 1.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.41:1 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.