#F9F3EE Hex Color
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This bleached, off-white neutral offers a softer alternative to stark, pure white. Its high lightness keeps interfaces airy, while subtle grey undertones provide a professional, grounded character. Because black text maintains excellent readability at 19.1:1, #f9f3ee functions best as a dominant UI background. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy accents to avoid a washed-out look. The hex code for this delicate neutral is #f9f3ee.
Questions about #f9f3ee
What is #f9f3ee in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9f3ee is rgb(249, 243, 238), in HSL hsl(27, 48%, 95%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 4%, 2%.
What colors pair best with the #f9f3ee off-white?
Does #f9f3ee work well for website backgrounds?
It is an excellent choice for UI backgrounds because it provides a softer, more approachable feel than pure white while maintaining high accessibility. With a contrast ratio of 19.1:1, standard black text remains perfectly readable on this surface.
Is #f9f3ee readable on white or black?
#f9f3ee has a 1.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.08:1 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.