#F0CF9E Hex Color
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#f0cf9e is a pale, desaturated orange that sits comfortably between peach and warm sand. This muted tone functions best as a supporting background rather than a dominant focal point. It pairs well with deep slate grays or charcoal to ground its airy lightness. Because of the high contrast ratio of 14.1:1, black text remains perfectly legible here. The hex code for this soft shade is #f0cf9e.
Questions about #f0cf9e
What is #f0cf9e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0cf9e is rgb(240, 207, 158), in HSL hsl(36, 73%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 34%, 6%.
What colors pair best with #f0cf9e for a professional look?
Is #f0cf9e a warm or cool tone?
#f0cf9e is distinctly warm, sitting comfortably between a light peach and a sun-bleached sand. Because of its desaturated nature, it avoids being overly aggressive or neon, making it a versatile choice for backgrounds that need to feel inviting without being distracting.
Is #f0cf9e readable on white or black?
#f0cf9e has a 1.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.12:1 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.