#F2D9B5 Hex Color
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The hex code #f2d9b5 identifies a light, pastel orange-beige with very low saturation and a warm, mellow finish. Its soft character suits spring backgrounds, baby products, cosmetics, and calm interiors. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal or terracotta accents. Black text reaches about 15.4:1 contrast, making the hex code suitable for readable body copy.
Questions about #f2d9b5
What is #f2d9b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2d9b5 is rgb(242, 217, 181), in HSL hsl(35, 70%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 25%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f2d9b5?
#f2d9b5 pairs well with charcoal for crisp contrast, terracotta for a tonal palette, olive for an earthy direction, and deep navy when a design needs stronger definition without losing its warm, gentle character.
What is #f2d9b5 best used for?
#f2d9b5 works best as a large, low-pressure base for spring themes, baby products, spa materials, cosmetics, stationery, and warm interior schemes where its lightness can set the mood without demanding attention.
Is #f2d9b5 readable on white or black?
#f2d9b5 has a 1.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.36:1 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.