#F3EAD6 Hex Color
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The hex code #f3ead6 is a pale, muted beige with soft yellow undertones and a slight gray cast. Its high lightness creates an airy, clean feel, while its warmth brings gentle elegance to minimalist spaces. Use it as a dominant background in interiors, stationery, or luxury packaging. Black text achieves about 17.6:1 contrast for clear readability.
Questions about #f3ead6
What is #f3ead6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f3ead6 is rgb(243, 234, 214), in HSL hsl(41, 55%, 90%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 12%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f3ead6?
#f3ead6 pairs well with charcoal, deep brown, olive, terracotta, and muted navy because these darker, subdued tones add contrast while keeping its warm, understated character intact in balanced palettes for interiors, branding, and print.
Is #f3ead6 warm or cool?
#f3ead6 reads as a warm neutral because its pale beige base carries soft yellow undertones, while the slight gray cast keeps it restrained rather than creamy in most lighting conditions. It can look more cream-like beside cool whites and grayer near saturated warm colors.
Is #f3ead6 readable on white or black?
#f3ead6 has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.55:1 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.