#F9F4ED

#F9F4ED

Color Values

HEX

#F9F4ED

RGB

249, 244, 237

HSL

35.0, 50.0%, 95.3%

HSV

35.0, 4.8%, 97.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 2.0%, 4.8%, 2.4%

OKLCH

0.9691 0.0107 76.6

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: #F9F4ED;
color: #F9F4ED;
border-color: #F9F4ED;
Nearest Tailwind: Orange 50 #FFF7ED

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.09:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

19.19:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Compare With

Related Articles

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #F9F4ED?

RGB(249, 244, 237) · HSL(35.0, 50.0%, 95.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 2.0%, 4.8%, 2.4%)

Does #F9F4ED meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.09:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #F9F4ED?

Use 000000 text on a #F9F4ED background; contrast on black is 19.19:1.