#F0EDC9 Hex Color
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#f0edc9 is an airy, desaturated beige with strong buttery yellow undertones. It acts as a perfect neutral base for minimalist designs, providing more warmth than stark white. Because this light shade offers high contrast with black text, it functions well as a background for readable UI copy. Pair it with soft charcoals or deep olive greens to ground its delicate appearance.
Questions about #f0edc9
What is #f0edc9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0edc9 is rgb(240, 237, 201), in HSL hsl(55, 57%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 16%, 6%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
How can #f0edc9 be used effectively in UI design?
Which color combinations complement #f0edc9?
#f0edc9 pairs beautifully with earthy tones, particularly deep olive or terracotta, which balance the buttery yellow undertones. These grounded colors prevent the beige from appearing too washed out, adding necessary depth and visual interest to a minimalist color palette.
Is #f0edc9 readable on white or black?
#f0edc9 has a 1.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.66:1 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.