#F0E7E1 Hex Color
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This pale, bleached orange leans toward neutral grey, offering a delicate and airy quality. Because it is highly desaturated, #f0e7e1 functions as a sophisticated, light-value base for UI backgrounds or minimal branding. It pairs well with charcoal text, providing excellent contrast for legibility. Avoid using this hex code next to pure white, as it can appear muddy and washed out.
Questions about #f0e7e1
What is #f0e7e1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0e7e1 is rgb(240, 231, 225), in HSL hsl(24, 33%, 91%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 6%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #f0e7e1?
Should #f0e7e1 be used next to pure white?
Avoid placing #f0e7e1 directly against pure white, as the subtle grey undertones can make the color appear muddy or washed out by comparison. Instead, try using it alongside soft, off-white shades or deeper earthy tones to maintain visual clarity.
Is #f0e7e1 readable on white or black?
#f0e7e1 has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.22:1 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.