#F3F9FA

#F3F9FA

Color Values

HEX

#F3F9FA

RGB

243, 249, 250

HSL

188.6, 41.2%, 96.7%

HSV

188.6, 2.8%, 98.0%

CMYK

2.8%, 0.4%, 0.0%, 2.0%

OKLCH

0.9779 0.0065 208.8

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: #F3F9FA;
color: #F3F9FA;
border-color: #F3F9FA;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 50 #F8FAFC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.06:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

19.74:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #F3F9FA?

RGB(243, 249, 250) · HSL(188.6, 41.2%, 96.7%) · CMYK(2.8%, 0.4%, 0.0%, 2.0%)

Does #F3F9FA meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.06:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #F3F9FA?

Use 000000 text on a #F3F9FA background; contrast on black is 19.74:1.