#F3D69E Hex Color
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Soft and lightly muted, #f3d69e blends beige with warm yellow undertones for a mellow, welcoming finish. Its gentle lightness suits spring palettes, baby products, interiors, cosmetics, and luxury packaging. Use it as a dominant background with dark brown or black text; it offers about 14.9:1 contrast with black. The hex code is #f3d69e.
Questions about #f3d69e
What is #f3d69e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f3d69e is rgb(243, 214, 158), in HSL hsl(40, 78%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 35%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f3d69e?
#f3d69e pairs well with dark brown, charcoal, terracotta, muted olive, and dusty blue, creating grounded contrast while preserving its warm, softly welcoming character. Use deep neutrals for text and cooler accents when the palette needs balance.
Is #f3d69e warm or cool?
#f3d69e reads as a warm color because its beige base is shaped by soft yellow undertones. Its low-intensity, light appearance keeps the warmth gentle rather than vivid, making it feel mellow, calm, and welcoming.
Is #f3d69e readable on white or black?
#f3d69e has a 1.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.92:1 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.