#F3EDD0 Hex Color
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Reach for this pale beige-yellow when a spa interior, stationery, or minimal packaging needs warmth without weight. The hex code #f3edd0 is barely saturated, so it works best as a dominant base paired with darker accents like olive or charcoal. Black text reads at about 17.8:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Just note that next to pure white it can look washed out.
Questions about #f3edd0
What is #f3edd0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f3edd0 is rgb(243, 237, 208), in HSL hsl(50, 59%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 14%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f3edd0?
#f3edd0 pairs well with olive, charcoal, and muted terracotta, which ground its pale beige warmth. Deep navy is another good match for a cleaner, more formal palette.
Is #f3edd0 readable on white or black?
#f3edd0 has a 1.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.83:1 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.