#F9FAFB Hex Color
Clean brightness with a cool cast
Light and nearly colorless, #f9fafb has a delicate, slightly cool cast that feels clean, airy, and fresh. Its soft brightness suits minimalist layouts, health brands, hospital interfaces, bridal stationery, and winter themes. Use it as a dominant background with dark text, which reads clearly at about 20.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #f9fafb.
Questions about #f9fafb
What is #f9fafb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9fafb is rgb(249, 250, 251), in HSL hsl(210, 20%, 98%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #f9fafb?
Pair #f9fafb with charcoal, navy, or muted blue-gray accents to preserve its clean, cool character, add readable contrast, and create visual structure in minimalist interfaces, healthcare layouts, and winter-inspired designs.
Does #f9fafb look warm or cool?
#f9fafb reads as a cool near-white because its blue component is slightly higher than its red and green components, giving it a faintly crisp cast rather than a creamy warmth. That makes it suitable for clean interfaces and winter-inspired designs.
Is #f9fafb readable on white or black?
#f9fafb has a 1.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 20.09:1 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.