#F2F0BD Hex Color
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This pale, luminous yellow carries a delicate, bleached quality that feels airy and clean. Because it is highly unsaturated, #f2f0bd functions best as a soft background base rather than an accent. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or slate greys, which anchor its lightness and prevent the color from appearing washed out on a white screen. The hex code for this mellow shade is #f2f0bd.
Questions about #f2f0bd
What is #f2f0bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2f0bd is rgb(242, 240, 189), in HSL hsl(58, 67%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 22%, 5%.
What colors pair effectively with #f2f0bd?
Deep neutrals like charcoal or slate greys provide the best contrast for this pale yellow. Using a high-contrast dark color anchors the design, preventing the otherwise airy and light #f2f0bd from looking washed out or flat on your screen.
Is #f2f0bd readable on white or black?
#f2f0bd has a 1.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.97:1 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.