#F2CFA0 Hex Color
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A pale, unsaturated orange with strong beige undertones, #f2cfa0 brings a soft, warm quality to any palette. Because of its lightness, it serves best as a neutral background rather than an accent. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue for high readability, as the contrast is excellent. The hex code for this mellow shade is #f2cfa0.
Questions about #f2cfa0
What is #f2cfa0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2cfa0 is rgb(242, 207, 160), in HSL hsl(34, 76%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 34%, 5%.
Is #f2cfa0 suitable for website backgrounds?
Yes, #f2cfa0 is an excellent choice for backgrounds when you want a warm, inviting feel that is softer on the eyes than pure white. It provides enough saturation to feel intentional without overwhelming content elements or reducing the readability of your text.
Is #f2cfa0 readable on white or black?
#f2cfa0 has a 1.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.20:1 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.