#FEFFF7 Hex Color
A warm creamy white for soft backgrounds
This extremely light, warm off-white carries a hint of yellow that keeps it from feeling sterile. It acts as a perfect, soft-focus background for minimalist UI designs where pure white feels too harsh. Because it maintains high contrast, black text remains perfectly legible. The hex code for this shade is #fefff7, which works best when paired with deep, muted earth tones or charcoal grays.
Questions about #fefff7
What is #fefff7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fefff7 is rgb(254, 255, 247), in HSL hsl(67, 100%, 98%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 3%, 0%.
Why use #fefff7 instead of pure white for web backgrounds?
Pure white can cause eye strain due to high contrast on screen displays, whereas #fefff7 provides a softer, organic feel that reduces harsh glare. It retains high readability for charcoal or dark gray text while making your overall UI design feel more welcoming.
What colors pair best with the #fefff7 off-white shade?
#fefff7 works exceptionally well as a neutral base for deep, muted tones like sage green, terracotta, or charcoal. These earthy combinations create a sophisticated, high-contrast look that feels professional and balanced without the clinical sharpness of a standard bright white.
Is #fefff7 readable on white or black?
#fefff7 has a 1.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 20.86:1 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.