#F2EDE5 Hex Color
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Use #f2ede5 when plain white feels too stark. This pale, almost grey off-white carries a faint orange and yellow undertone, warm but barely there. It works best as a dominant background in minimal layouts, where it flatters terracotta and muted olive accents. Next to pure white it can look washed out, so give it darker neighbors. The hex code #f2ede5 passes body-text contrast with black text at about 18:1.
Questions about #f2ede5
What is #f2ede5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2ede5 is rgb(242, 237, 229), in HSL hsl(37, 33%, 92%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 5%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f2ede5?
Earthy mid-tones like terracotta, sage, and charcoal bring out the warm undertone in #f2ede5 without overpowering it. Avoid pale pastels nearby, since both fade and the pairing can look washed out.
Is #f2ede5 a good background color for text?
Yes. Black text on #f2ede5 reaches about 18:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body text. It works as a softer alternative to plain white in interfaces and print.
Is #f2ede5 readable on white or black?
#f2ede5 has a 1.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.02:1 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.