#F3E0D9 Hex Color
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This luminous shade sits between a muted orange and a soft, dusty grey. Because it is high in lightness, #f3e0d9 works best as a primary background rather than a detail color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep forest greens, creating a grounded, autumnal palette. The hex code for this color is #f3e0d9, which offers enough contrast for readable black body text.
Questions about #f3e0d9
What is #f3e0d9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f3e0d9 is rgb(243, 224, 217), in HSL hsl(16, 52%, 90%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 11%, 5%.
What colors pair best with #f3e0d9 for a balanced design?
Deep, moody hues like forest green or charcoal provide the perfect contrast to this light, airy shade. Using these darker tones keeps the overall palette grounded and readable while allowing the softness of #f3e0d9 to remain the dominant, breathable visual element.
Is #f3e0d9 readable on white or black?
#f3e0d9 has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.47:1 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.