#F9F9F3 Hex Color
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With its barely warm, muted undertone, #f9f9f3 is a delicate off-white that feels softer than pure white. The hex code #f9f9f3 works well as a dominant background for minimalist websites, health brands, bridal layouts, and open designs. Pair it with charcoal or muted olive for definition. Black text remains highly legible for body copy.
Questions about #f9f9f3
What is #f9f9f3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9f9f3 is rgb(249, 249, 243), in HSL hsl(60, 33%, 96%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 2%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #f9f9f3?
Does #f9f9f3 read as warm or cool?
#f9f9f3 reads as a warm-leaning off-white because its blue channel is slightly lower than its red and green channels, creating a subtle creamy cast instead of the crisp, cool appearance associated with pure white.
Is #f9f9f3 readable on white or black?
#f9f9f3 has a 1.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.87:1 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.