#F0E8CB Hex Color
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This pale, unsaturated shade offers a light and airy base that avoids the clinical feel of pure white. Because #f0e8cb has enough contrast, black text remains highly readable over it, making this hex code ideal for minimalist web backgrounds or clean print stationery. Pair it with soft charcoal or deep espresso to prevent it from washing out in your design palette.
Questions about #f0e8cb
What is #f0e8cb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0e8cb is rgb(240, 232, 203), in HSL hsl(47, 55%, 87%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 15%, 6%.
What colors pair well with the cream tone #f0e8cb?
Is #f0e8cb a good choice for web text?
This shade is excellent for backgrounds but should generally be avoided for body text. It is a very pale color, so you must use dark, high-contrast text colors over it to ensure you meet basic web accessibility standards.
Is #f0e8cb readable on white or black?
#f0e8cb has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.11:1 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.