#F2E1C8 Hex Color
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This desaturated shade of orange leans into a soft, sandy beige. As a hex code, #f2e1c8 provides a muted, sun-warmed base for editorial layouts. It ensures excellent readability when paired with dark charcoal text. Because this hue is so pale, it can look washed out against pure white. Use it as a grounded neutral accent alongside bolder, richer tones to maintain visual interest.
Questions about #f2e1c8
What is #f2e1c8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2e1c8 is rgb(242, 225, 200), in HSL hsl(36, 62%, 87%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 17%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f2e1c8 in a design?
Is #f2e1c8 readable on white or black?
#f2e1c8 has a 1.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.37:1 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.