#F0DCB5 Hex Color
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A pale sand tone with a yellow lean, #f0dcb5 is very light and only faintly saturated, so it reads mellow rather than bright. Its warmth makes it a steady base for spa and wellness layouts, packaging, and spring palettes. Try it with terracotta or olive for contrast that skips the usual beige-on-white look. Black text clears WCAG AA easily on top, with roughly 15.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #f0dcb5
What is #f0dcb5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0dcb5 is rgb(240, 220, 181), in HSL hsl(40, 66%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 25%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #f0dcb5?
Terracotta, olive, and muted navy all sit comfortably against #f0dcb5, adding depth without harsh contrast. For a softer palette, combine it with cream and warm taupe shades.
Is #f0dcb5 a good background for text?
Yes. Black text on #f0dcb5 reaches about 15.6:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA requirement, so small body copy stays readable. Dark brown also works for a gentler look.
Is #f0dcb5 readable on white or black?
#f0dcb5 has a 1.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.60:1 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.