#F3EAE0 Hex Color
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#f3eae0 is a pale, faded orange with a bleached beige cast and very low saturation. Its delicate lightness creates an airy, clean backdrop for minimal layouts, food packaging, or autumn themes. Use it as a dominant base with dark text; black achieves about 17.7:1 contrast, making it suitable behind small body copy. The hex code is #f3eae0.
Questions about #f3eae0
What is #f3eae0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f3eae0 is rgb(243, 234, 224), in HSL hsl(32, 44%, 92%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 8%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f3eae0?
#f3eae0 pairs well with charcoal or muted navy for strong text contrast, while terracotta and sage add warmth without overwhelming its pale, low-saturation base in packaging, editorial layouts, and soft seasonal palettes.
Is #f3eae0 readable on white or black?
#f3eae0 has a 1.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.65:1 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.