#F3DDD5 Hex Color
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A muted, desaturated orange, #f3ddd5 feels approachable and light. Because of its low chroma, it works best as a neutral background rather than a main accent, where it can easily feel washed out. Pair this shade with deep charcoals to create a high-contrast, modern look. The hex code for this color is #f3ddd5, providing enough accessibility for small text when paired with black.
Questions about #f3ddd5
What is #f3ddd5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f3ddd5 is rgb(243, 221, 213), in HSL hsl(16, 56%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 12%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f3ddd5?
Does #f3ddd5 work as a text color?
Generally, #f3ddd5 is too light to be used as body text on a white background, failing standard accessibility contrast ratios. It is best reserved for large headings or graphic elements where high readability is not the primary requirement.
Is #f3ddd5 readable on white or black?
#f3ddd5 has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.11:1 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.