#F0D0AE Hex Color
A gentle and approachable muted pastel orange
This muted pastel orange feels gentle and approachable. Because of its low saturation and light value, #f0d0ae functions best as a soft background or a supporting neutral rather than a dominant primary color. Pair it with dark charcoal or deep navy for high-contrast, legible text. It provides a warmer, more organic alternative to stark white in minimalist web interfaces.
Questions about #f0d0ae
What is #f0d0ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0d0ae is rgb(240, 208, 174), in HSL hsl(31, 69%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 27%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #f0d0ae for a balanced palette?
This color excels when paired with earthy or muted tones that ground its lightness. Consider accents of sage for a natural, organic feel or terracotta for a monochromatic, warm scheme that avoids overwhelming the viewer with too much saturation.
Is #f0d0ae readable on white or black?
#f0d0ae has a 1.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.33:1 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.