#F2D7AE Hex Color
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#f2d7ae is a light, muted orange with beige undertones and a warm, pastel finish. Its low saturation creates a soft, peaceful mood suited to interiors, baby products, spring palettes, and food packaging. Use it as a dominant background with black text for about 15.1:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code for this color is #f2d7ae.
Questions about #f2d7ae
What is #f2d7ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2d7ae is rgb(242, 215, 174), in HSL hsl(36, 72%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 28%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f2d7ae?
Does #f2d7ae read as a warm or cool color?
#f2d7ae reads as a warm color because its muted orange base is softened by beige undertones, creating a gentle pastel appearance rather than a vivid shade with strong visual energy. That warmth works especially well in welcoming interiors, spring themes, and soft product backgrounds.
Is #f2d7ae readable on white or black?
#f2d7ae has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.10:1 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.