#F0E9CD Hex Color
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Think of weak tea or unbleached linen. This pale beige leans yellow, which gives it more warmth than cream without adding much color. #f0e9cd works best as a dominant background, and it looks richer beside olive or terracotta than next to pure white. With a 17.2:1 contrast against black text, the hex code clears WCAG AA for small body copy.
Questions about #f0e9cd
What is #f0e9cd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0e9cd is rgb(240, 233, 205), in HSL hsl(48, 54%, 87%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 15%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #f0e9cd?
Olive, terracotta, and charcoal all flatter #f0e9cd because they add depth its pale yellow-beige lacks. Navy also works for a cleaner, more formal pairing in branding or stationery.
Is #f0e9cd readable on white or black?
#f0e9cd has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.24:1 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.