#F9FAFA Hex Color
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#f9fafa is a crisp, nearly colorless white that reads as sterile and clean. Due to its extreme lightness, it serves as an excellent primary background for minimalist UI design. This hex code provides exceptional contrast for dark typography, easily passing accessibility standards. Pair #f9fafa with charcoal greys rather than pure black to soften the interface while maintaining perfect readability.
Questions about #f9fafa
What is #f9fafa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9fafa is rgb(249, 250, 250), in HSL hsl(180, 9%, 98%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 2%.
Why use #f9fafa instead of pure white?
While pure white can sometimes feel harsh or cause eye strain on bright displays, #f9fafa introduces a subtle, nearly imperceptible coolness that feels more natural and intentional. It creates a cleaner, more sophisticated aesthetic for web applications without sacrificing any of the crispness you expect from a bright background.
Is #f9fafa readable on white or black?
#f9fafa has a 1.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 20.08:1 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.