#F6F9F9 Hex Color
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#f6f9f9 is an almost-white, low-saturation grey with a faint cool green cast. Its lightness creates a clean, airy feel for interfaces, hospital-inspired layouts, product design, and open backgrounds. The hex code #f6f9f9 works best as a dominant base with darker text, since it can look washed out beside pure white. Black text has about a 19.8:1 contrast ratio here.
Questions about #f6f9f9
What is #f6f9f9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f6f9f9 is rgb(246, 249, 249), in HSL hsl(180, 20%, 97%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #f6f9f9?
#f6f9f9 pairs well with charcoal, muted navy, sage, and soft beige, which add definition without overpowering its pale surface. Use charcoal for text and reserve darker accents for borders, icons, or key controls.
Is #f6f9f9 readable on white or black?
#f6f9f9 has a 1.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.83:1 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.