#F0C1A3 Hex Color

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Hex color #f0c1a3 graphic
Pastel orange, dusty and warm. The hex code #f0c1a3 is very light and unsaturated, so it reads mellow but can wash out beside white. It works best as a large background under black text, where contrast reaches about 12.9:1, or as a supporting tone next to navy or deep brown.

Questions about #f0c1a3

What is #f0c1a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0c1a3 is rgb(240, 193, 163), in HSL hsl(23, 72%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 32%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #f0c1a3?
Deep navy and charcoal bring out its warmth, while olive and terracotta keep it earthy. Skip pale pastels nearby, since they make this shade look washed out.
Is #f0c1a3 readable on white or black?
#f0c1a3 has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.86:1 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.