#F9FFEC

#F9FFEC

Color Values

HEX

#F9FFEC

RGB

249, 255, 236

HSL

78.9, 100.0%, 96.3%

HSV

78.9, 7.5%, 100.0%

CMYK

2.4%, 0.0%, 7.5%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.9904 0.0256 121.2

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: ivory

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: #F9FFEC;
color: #F9FFEC;
border-color: #F9FFEC;
Nearest Tailwind: Lime 50 #F7FEE7

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.02:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

20.54:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #F9FFEC?

RGB(249, 255, 236) · HSL(78.9, 100.0%, 96.3%) · CMYK(2.4%, 0.0%, 7.5%, 0.0%)

Does #F9FFEC meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.02:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #F9FFEC?

Use 000000 text on a #F9FFEC background; contrast on black is 20.54:1.