#F0DDB6 Hex Color
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#f0ddb6 is a light, pastel beige with a soft yellow undertone. Its very low saturation creates a mellow warmth that suits calm backgrounds, spring themes, baby products, and refined interiors. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal text; this hex code is light enough for a 15.7:1 black-text contrast ratio.
Questions about #f0ddb6
What is #f0ddb6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0ddb6 is rgb(240, 221, 182), in HSL hsl(40, 66%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 24%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #f0ddb6?
#f0ddb6 pairs well with charcoal, muted terracotta, and deep navy because its pale warmth gives darker, earthy colors room to stand out without making the palette feel stark.
Is #f0ddb6 suitable for text and backgrounds?
Use #f0ddb6 mainly as a light background: black text reaches about a 15.7:1 contrast ratio, exceeding WCAG AA’s 4.5:1 requirement for body text, while white text offers poor readability.
Is #f0ddb6 readable on white or black?
#f0ddb6 has a 1.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.72:1 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.