#F2E6D8 Hex Color
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Bleached and airy, #f2e6d8 sits between pale orange and soft beige. This neutral shade works well as a minimalist background because it maintains high contrast with black text, ensuring excellent readability. Avoid placing this hex code directly against pure white, as it can look washed out. Instead, pair it with dark charcoal or deep olive to ground your design.
Questions about #f2e6d8
What is #f2e6d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2e6d8 is rgb(242, 230, 216), in HSL hsl(32, 50%, 90%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 11%, 5%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Why should I avoid placing #f2e6d8 against a pure white background?
Is #f2e6d8 a warm or cool neutral?
This color reads distinctly warm, sitting comfortably between pale orange and soft sand. Its undertones provide a natural, inviting glow that feels less sterile than gray-based neutrals, making it an ideal foundation for wellness designs needing a gentle, approachable aesthetic.
Is #f2e6d8 readable on white or black?
#f2e6d8 has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.08:1 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.