#F1E6D4 Hex Color
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A pale, bleached beige with subtle yellow undertones, #f1e6d4 offers a clean and airy base for minimalist designs. This neutral shade reads lighter than traditional tans, making it an excellent background choice where white feels too stark. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted olive to ground the lightness. It provides enough contrast for black body text, ensuring readability across digital interfaces and print layouts.
Questions about #f1e6d4
What is #f1e6d4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f1e6d4 is rgb(241, 230, 212), in HSL hsl(37, 51%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 12%, 5%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Is #f1e6d4 suitable for text on a white background?
No, #f1e6d4 is too light to be used as text against a standard white background because it lacks the necessary contrast ratio for accessibility. Reserve this specific shade for large blocks of background color or soft graphic accents instead of readable text.
Is #f1e6d4 readable on white or black?
#f1e6d4 has a 1.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.00:1 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.