#F0E7E2 Hex Color
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The hex code #f0e7e2 identifies a pale, faded orange with a delicate, nearly gray finish and soft warm undertones. Its airy character suits minimalist backgrounds, food packaging, autumn palettes, and youth-focused branding. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal or deep brown accents, since white can wash it out. Black text achieves about 17.2:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #f0e7e2
What is #f0e7e2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0e7e2 is rgb(240, 231, 226), in HSL hsl(21, 32%, 91%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 6%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #f0e7e2?
Pair #f0e7e2 with charcoal, deep brown, or muted sage for balanced contrast and a warm, natural palette. Charcoal and brown work especially well for text, while softer accents preserve its understated feel.
Does #f0e7e2 look warm or cool?
#f0e7e2 reads as a warm near-neutral because its pale orange base carries subtle red and yellow undertones, though the gray finish keeps it restrained. That balance makes it softer and less saturated than a typical peach or beige.
Is #f0e7e2 readable on white or black?
#f0e7e2 has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.23:1 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.