#F0EBB7 Hex Color

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A pale, buttery beige with barely any saturation. #f0ebb7 works best as a wide background where warmth matters more than punch, and it looks richer beside olive or charcoal than plain white. Black text passes contrast easily at about 17.3:1. The hex code #f0ebb7 suits spa, stationery, and spring palettes that need a soft, mellow base.

Questions about #f0ebb7

What is #f0ebb7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0ebb7 is rgb(240, 235, 183), in HSL hsl(55, 66%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 24%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #f0ebb7?
#f0ebb7 pairs well with charcoal, olive, and muted terracotta for grounded contrast. Skip bright whites next to it, since this pale beige can look washed out.
Is #f0ebb7 readable on white or black?
#f0ebb7 has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.27:1 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.