#F2E1DA Hex Color
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A bleached, pale orange with strong grey undertones, #f2e1da feels airy and delicate. It works best as a soft background in minimalist designs where plain white feels too stark. Pair this shade with charcoal or deep navy for high readability, as the contrast provides a clean, modern look. The hex code for this neutral tone is #f2e1da, which is fully accessible for standard body text.
Questions about #f2e1da
What is #f2e1da in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2e1da is rgb(242, 225, 218), in HSL hsl(18, 48%, 90%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 10%, 5%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #f2e1da?
This shade works beautifully with charcoal or deep navy for high contrast and readability. Because #f2e1da is so light, it benefits from these darker, grounding tones to prevent the overall design from feeling washed out or indistinct.
Is #f2e1da considered a warm or cool neutral?
#f2e1da is technically a warm-toned neutral, but its heavy grey base cools it down significantly. This balance allows it to bridge the gap between a sterile clinical look and an inviting, cozy atmosphere in web design.
Is #f2e1da readable on white or black?
#f2e1da has a 1.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.55:1 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.