#F2E4DA Hex Color
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#f2e4da is a pale, muted orange with warm beige undertones and an almost gray finish. Its lightness creates an airy, delicate feel suited to spacious layouts, food branding, autumn themes, and youth-focused designs. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal or deep plum accents. Black text has about 16.9:1 contrast here. The hex code is #f2e4da.
Questions about #f2e4da
What is #f2e4da in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2e4da is rgb(242, 228, 218), in HSL hsl(25, 48%, 90%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 10%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f2e4da?
#f2e4da pairs well with charcoal, deep plum, terracotta, and muted sage because these colors balance its pale warmth, add depth to layouts, and preserve a gentle, welcoming mood without feeling harsh. Use darker tones for text and warmer accents for decorative details.
Is #f2e4da a warm or cool color?
#f2e4da reads as warm because its pale orange base and beige undertones carry more yellow-red warmth than blue, while its muted, slightly gray finish keeps that warmth calm, understated, and less strongly peach.
Is #f2e4da readable on white or black?
#f2e4da has a 1.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.88:1 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.