#F0EFE4 Hex Color
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#f0efe4 is a bleached, neutral yellow that leans into grey undertones. Its high lightness creates a delicate, airy quality perfect for minimalist UI backgrounds. Because this shade reads as a cleaner alternative to stark white, it offers excellent readability for black text. Use it as a dominant base to keep designs feeling light and open rather than sterile or cold. The hex code for this color is #f0efe4.
Questions about #f0efe4
What is #f0efe4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0efe4 is rgb(240, 239, 228), in HSL hsl(55, 29%, 92%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 5%, 6%.
Why choose #f0efe4 over stark white?
Using #f0efe4 provides a softer, more comfortable viewing experience because its slight yellow and grey saturation reduces the harsh, clinical contrast found in pure white backgrounds. It creates a welcoming, approachable feel for minimalist web interfaces without sacrificing that clean, airy aesthetic.
What colors pair well with #f0efe4?
Is #f0efe4 readable on white or black?
#f0efe4 has a 1.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.17:1 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.