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#F3F4E9

Brightness
242.5
HSL (°,%,%)
65°, 33%, 94%
HSV V %
96%
Lab
95.8, -2.2, 5.2
PNG size
5.1 KB
Tone / Feel
very light, soft cool hue
Black text 18.93:1 AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text 1.11:1 Fail (normal) · Fail (large)

Recommended text: Black (18.93:1 — AAA / AAA)

Color Profile: #F3F4E9

Common Name: White / Soft Bone White

RGB: 243, 244, 233
HSL: ~66°, ~24%, ~94%

Contrast vs White (#FFFFFF): 2.1:1 – Fail (AA)
Contrast vs Black (#000000): 17.8:1 – Pass (AAA)

Mood Blurb:
#F3F4E9 channels a quietly curated softness. It's the kind of off-white that feels lived-in but never tired—versatile, clean, but with just enough tone to hint at warmth. Often favored in thoughtful interiors, it's a background player with subtle elegance.

Close Named Matches:

  • Jotun 0001 – WHITE #F3F4E9Exact Match. ΔE=0.00
  • Behr GR-W10 – Calcium #F2F4EA – ΔE=0.62
  • Benjamin Moore 2145-70 – Cotton Balls #F6F7EC – ΔE=1.04
  • Hallman Lindsay 355 – Twinkle Twinkle #F3F2E8 – ΔE=1.02
  • Dunn-Edwards DEW352 – Cumulus #F3F3E6 – ΔE=1.13

• Why Designers Use It:
Soft and atmospheric, #F3F4E9 sits in that creamy white pocket where modern minimalism meets heritage charm. It’s a common pick in Scandinavian and Japanese-inspired interiors—favored for its gentle neutrality that doesn't flatten the space. Designers often reach for it when working with natural materials like oak, linen, or stone, letting textures do the talking while the tone supports.

In the paint world, it’s no stranger—widely adopted across brands like Jotun, Behr, and Dunn-Edwards, often under names evoking clouds, cotton, or still air. The ΔE scores across the board show this one’s got an established identity; it's not just another off-white, it’s *this* off-white.

Used in both high-end interiors and refined retail spaces, this hue finds favor in industries like architecture, interior design, furniture curation, and editorial branding. It reflects light just right without glare, making it photogenic—a strong contender for digital design backgrounds and product photography staging. It doesn’t scream, but it knows exactly what it’s doing.

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