#F1F1F1
- Brightness
- 241.0
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 0°, 0%, 95%
- HSV V %
- 95%
- Lab
- 95.1, 0.0, 0.0
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 0%, 0%, 5%
- PNG size
- 3.5 KB
- Tone / Feel
- very light, muted warm hue
Black text
18.59:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text
1.13:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
Recommended text: Black (18.59:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #F1F1F1
Common Name: Soft Grey
Hex: #F1F1F1
RGB: (241, 241, 241)
HSL: (0, 0%, 94%)
Contrast vs White: 0.9 (Passes AA)
Contrast vs Black: 15.0 (Passes AAA)
Mood Blurb:
#F1F1F1 is a soft, light grey with a very clean and modern feel. It’s often used in contemporary design for its neutral yet refreshing tone, making it versatile for various design applications. Its minimalistic and understated presence offers a sense of calm and simplicity.
Named Matches:
- Wedding Veil - #EFF1EF (Benjamin Moore)
- Snowdrift - #EDF0F0 (Tikkurila)
- Extra White - #EEEFEA (Sherwin Williams)
- Veiled Orchid - #F1EFED (Behr)
- Brilliant White - #F0F0F1 (Pantone FHI)
- Why Designers Use It:
Soft Grey (#F1F1F1) is a go-to color in modern and minimalist design, often chosen for its neutrality and adaptability. It fits well in interior design, particularly in spaces that aim for a clean, uncluttered aesthetic. This color is frequently used in web and print design for backgrounds, as it allows other elements to pop without being overly distracting. Additionally, it works well with vibrant accents, allowing the rest of the palette to remain sophisticated and calm. It's a common choice for high-end branding and luxury products, as it invokes a sense of simplicity and elegance. Its use is widespread across the design industries, including fashion, home décor, and technology, and it pairs harmoniously with other soft tones like whites and pastels. Though it doesn’t belong to a specific cultural or historical tradition, it fits well with current design trends emphasizing sustainability, minimalism, and modernism.