#F2F0B1 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This pale, unsaturated yellow feels airy and soft, serving as a functional background for minimal interface designs. Because it is so light, pair #f2f0b1 with deep charcoal or slate to maintain strong readability. It meets high accessibility standards for black text, offering a gentle alternative to stark white without appearing muddy. This hex code works effectively for layouts that prioritize cleanliness and negative space.
Questions about #f2f0b1
What is #f2f0b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2f0b1 is rgb(242, 240, 177), in HSL hsl(58, 71%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 27%, 5%.
Is #f2f0b1 readable on white or black?
#f2f0b1 has a 1.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.87:1 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.