#F1ECD8 Hex Color
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Reminiscent of unbleached linen, #f1ecd8 is a pale beige with a faint yellow cast. Its low saturation keeps things calm, which makes the hex code a strong dominant base for minimal interiors, stationery, and packaging. Pair it with deep olive or faded terracotta so it does not wash out beside pure white. Black text reads clearly on it, reaching about 17.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #f1ecd8
What is #f1ecd8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f1ecd8 is rgb(241, 236, 216), in HSL hsl(48, 47%, 90%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 10%, 5%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #f1ecd8?
Deep olive and faded terracotta bring out its warm yellow undertones, while charcoal adds crisp definition for text and borders. Avoid pale grays, which disappear against it.
Is #f1ecd8 readable on white or black?
#f1ecd8 has a 1.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.72:1 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.