#F0E7E4 Hex Color
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Faded pink barely registers as pink. The hex code #f0e7e4 is so pale its warmth reads almost gray, which suits large minimal backgrounds and open layouts. Its softness washes out next to white, so give it deeper company like plum or charcoal. Black text clears WCAG AA easily at about 17.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #f0e7e4
What is #f0e7e4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0e7e4 is rgb(240, 231, 228), in HSL hsl(15, 29%, 92%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 5%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #f0e7e4?
Deep plum, terracotta, and charcoal give #f0e7e4 the contrast its pale surface needs. Skip white accents nearby, since the two shades wash each other out.
Is #f0e7e4 a warm or cool color?
It leans warm, but only just. A faint red undertone gives #f0e7e4 a blush cast, while its high lightness and low saturation make it read nearly neutral in most palettes.
Can small text sit on #f0e7e4?
Yes. Black text on #f0e7e4 reaches about 17.3:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA requirement for body text. White or light gray text will not come close.
Is #f0e7e4 readable on white or black?
#f0e7e4 has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.25:1 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.