#F9FFD8 Hex Color
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Almost white with a mellow yellow cast, #f9ffd8 is a luminous, very unsaturated shade that feels clean, fresh, and gentle. Its faint green undertone keeps the warmth from becoming sugary, making it useful as a dominant background for health, bridal, clean beauty, or winter layouts. The hex code is #f9ffd8, and black text reads clearly against it, with about 20.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #f9ffd8
What is #f9ffd8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9ffd8 is rgb(249, 255, 216), in HSL hsl(69, 100%, 92%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 15%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #f9ffd8?
Pair #f9ffd8 with charcoal or muted sage for grounded contrast, or use navy for sharper headings and controls when the layout needs more authority and legibility, while warm terracotta accents add energy without overpowering its pale base. White beside it can erase its gentle yellow cast.
Is #f9ffd8 readable on white or black?
#f9ffd8 has a 1.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 20.32:1 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.