#F0F9F6

#F0F9F6

Color Values

HEX

#F0F9F6

RGB

240, 249, 246

HSL

160.0, 42.9%, 95.9%

HSV

160.0, 3.6%, 97.6%

CMYK

3.6%, 0.0%, 1.2%, 2.4%

OKLCH

0.9745 0.0103 174.3

Properties

Color Psychology

Near-whites and off-whites radiate purity, simplicity, and spacious clarity. They feel open and unbounded, associated with cleanliness, fresh starts, and minimalism. These tones create a sense of potential and possibility, inviting focus on content.

Design Usage

Off-whites are preferred over pure white for page backgrounds to reduce glare. They feel warmer while maintaining a clean, bright aesthetic. Use for primary backgrounds and content areas where visual breathing room is needed.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #F0F9F6;
color: #F0F9F6;
border-color: #F0F9F6;
Nearest Tailwind: Teal 50 #F0FDFA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.07:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

19.59:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #F0F9F6?

RGB(240, 249, 246) · HSL(160.0, 42.9%, 95.9%) · CMYK(3.6%, 0.0%, 1.2%, 2.4%)

Does #F0F9F6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.07:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #F0F9F6?

Use 000000 text on a #F0F9F6 background; contrast on black is 19.59:1.