#F2F9FA

#F2F9FA

Color Values

HEX

#F2F9FA

RGB

242, 249, 250

HSL

187.5, 44.4%, 96.5%

HSV

187.5, 3.2%, 98.0%

CMYK

3.2%, 0.4%, 0.0%, 2.0%

OKLCH

0.9771 0.0075 207.1

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: #F2F9FA;
color: #F2F9FA;
border-color: #F2F9FA;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 50 #F8FAFC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.07:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

19.71:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #F2F9FA?

RGB(242, 249, 250) · HSL(187.5, 44.4%, 96.5%) · CMYK(3.2%, 0.4%, 0.0%, 2.0%)

Does #F2F9FA meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #F2F9FA?

Use 000000 text on a #F2F9FA background; contrast on black is 19.71:1.