#F9F5F0 Hex Color
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Almost white with a faint warm cast, #f9f5f0 is a barely-there off-white that reads soft instead of sterile. Its high lightness and near-zero saturation make it a strong dominant base for minimal layouts, interfaces, and bridal or wellness branding. It flatters muted sage and charcoal far more than pure black. Black text over this hex code reaches about 19.3:1 contrast, well past AA.
Questions about #f9f5f0
What is #f9f5f0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9f5f0 is rgb(249, 245, 240), in HSL hsl(33, 43%, 96%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 4%, 2%.
Is #f9f5f0 warm or cool?
#f9f5f0 leans warm, thanks to a faint beige undertone in its red channel. That warmth pairs well with sage, charcoal, and muted terracotta rather than icy grays.
Is #f9f5f0 readable on white or black?
#f9f5f0 has a 1.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.34:1 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.