#F3EEB9 Hex Color
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Soft and highly muted, #f3eeb9 blends pale beige with a warm yellow undertone. Its lightness creates a gentle, airy mood suited to spring branding, baby products, spa packaging, and spacious interiors. Use it as a dominant background with dark brown or black text for strong readability. The hex code for this delicate shade is #f3eeb9.
Questions about #f3eeb9
What is #f3eeb9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f3eeb9 is rgb(243, 238, 185), in HSL hsl(55, 71%, 84%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 24%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f3eeb9?
#f3eeb9 pairs well with dark brown, charcoal, muted sage, and dusty terracotta, balancing its pale warmth while preserving a soft, natural palette for interiors, packaging, spring branding, and editorial layouts.
What mood does #f3eeb9 create, and is it warm or cool?
#f3eeb9 reads as a warm, gentle shade because its pale beige base carries a yellow undertone; its high lightness adds an airy, calming feel rather than strong visual energy to a layout.
Is #f3eeb9 readable on white or black?
#f3eeb9 has a 1.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.74:1 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.