#F3E4D8 Hex Color
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#f3e4d8 is a bleached, desaturated orange with subtle grey undertones. It functions as an airy, delicate base that avoids the harshness of plain white. Designers appreciate this shade for its legibility, as black text achieves a 16.9:1 contrast ratio against it. The hex code #f3e4d8 shines in minimalist layouts where you need a warm, neutral foundation that remains easily readable.
Questions about #f3e4d8
What is #f3e4d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f3e4d8 is rgb(243, 228, 216), in HSL hsl(27, 53%, 90%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 11%, 5%.
Which color palettes work best alongside #f3e4d8?
Pair #f3e4d8 with charcoal or deep espresso to ground its airy, bleached tone with high-contrast text. For a softer monochromatic palette, lean into warm, earthy terracottas or muted sand tones to maintain a cohesive, sophisticated, and minimalist aesthetic.
Is #f3e4d8 readable on white or black?
#f3e4d8 has a 1.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.89:1 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.