#F0D8B6 Hex Color
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Soft and warm, #f0d8b6 is a very light, muted orange with creamy beige undertones. Its low saturation creates a gentle, youthful mood suited to spring palettes, baby products, interiors, cosmetics, and food packaging. Use it as a dominant background with dark brown or navy accents. Black text has about a 15.2:1 contrast ratio here, making it suitable for small body copy. The hex code is #f0d8b6.
Questions about #f0d8b6
What is #f0d8b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0d8b6 is rgb(240, 216, 182), in HSL hsl(35, 66%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 24%, 6%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #f0d8b6?
#f0d8b6 pairs well with navy, dark brown, and muted terracotta, which add definition without overpowering its soft, creamy warmth. These darker accents create a grounded palette for interiors, packaging, and spring-inspired branding.
Is #f0d8b6 suitable for text and backgrounds?
Yes, #f0d8b6 works well as a light background for black text, offering about a 15.2:1 contrast ratio that supports readable body copy; dark brown and navy can also work, while white text needs careful checking against this pale shade.
Is #f0d8b6 readable on white or black?
#f0d8b6 has a 1.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.20:1 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.