#F0EAD3 Hex Color

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#f0ead3 is a pale, muted beige with soft yellow undertones and a lightly faded, luminous finish. Its low saturation creates an airy, delicate mood suited to minimalist interiors, cosmetics, stationery, and luxury packaging. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal or ink navy text; black text achieves about 17.4:1 contrast, while white can look washed out. The hex code is #f0ead3.

Questions about #f0ead3

What is #f0ead3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0ead3 is rgb(240, 234, 211), in HSL hsl(48, 49%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 12%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #f0ead3 in a palette?
Charcoal, ink navy, and muted earthy tones pair well with #f0ead3, balancing its pale warmth without making the palette feel harsh. Use dark neutrals for text, then add terracotta or olive accents for depth.
Is #f0ead3 readable on white or black?
#f0ead3 has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.41:1 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.