#EAD09F Hex Color
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A light, unsaturated tan with yellow undertones, this beige reads mellow and warm. #ead09f works best as a large background or supporting tone, and it looks richer against deep olive or terracotta than against plain white. Black text stays readable on it, with contrast around 14:1.
Questions about #ead09f
What is #ead09f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ead09f is rgb(234, 208, 159), in HSL hsl(39, 64%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 32%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #ead09f?
#ead09f pairs well with deep olive, terracotta, and charcoal, which give it more depth than white does. Dark brown or navy also work for text and accents.
Is #ead09f a good background color for text?
Yes. Black text on #ead09f has a contrast ratio of about 14:1, which clears WCAG AA for small body text. White text is not readable on it.
Is #ead09f readable on white or black?
#ead09f has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.02:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.