#F0CE9D Hex Color
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#f0ce9d is a mellow, desaturated orange that acts as a friendly, neutral base. Its warmth feels approachable rather than intense, making it a reliable choice for soft UI backgrounds or organic branding. This color pairs well with deep charcoal text to maintain strong contrast. Avoid using it as a primary highlight against white, where it can look washed out. The hex code for this shade is #f0ce9d.
Questions about #f0ce9d
What is #f0ce9d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0ce9d is rgb(240, 206, 157), in HSL hsl(35, 73%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 35%, 6%.
Does #f0ce9d read as a warm or cool color?
#f0ce9d is firmly a warm, earthy tone that brings a sense of comfort and approachability to any design. Its desaturated quality keeps it from feeling aggressive, allowing it to function as a versatile, grounded neutral base.
Is #f0ce9d readable on white or black?
#f0ce9d 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.