#F1E8E0 Hex Color
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#f1e8e0 is a pale, faded orange with low saturation and a soft gray-beige cast. Its delicate, airy appearance suits spacious backgrounds, minimalist layouts, and autumn or Halloween palettes. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal or deep brown accents; black text remains highly legible, with about 17.4:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #f1e8e0.
Questions about #f1e8e0
What is #f1e8e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f1e8e0 is rgb(241, 232, 224), in HSL hsl(28, 38%, 91%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 7%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f1e8e0?
#f1e8e0 pairs well with charcoal, deep brown, and muted terracotta, which add definition without overpowering its pale, low-saturation base. Use charcoal for crisp contrast or warmer brown accents for a softer autumn-inspired palette.
Is #f1e8e0 warm or cool?
#f1e8e0 reads as a warm neutral because its pale orange base is softened by a gray-beige cast. That warmth suits calm interiors, understated branding, and backgrounds that need more softness than stark white.
Is #f1e8e0 readable on white or black?
#f1e8e0 has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.35:1 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.