#F4DAB2 Hex Color
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Not quite orange and not quite beige, #f4dab2 sits in the mellow space between. Wheat reads warm and pastel thanks to its low saturation and high lightness, so it works best as a soft base or large background rather than a fine accent. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 15.5:1. Pair it with deep teal or espresso brown for contrast that stays warm.
Questions about #f4dab2
What is #f4dab2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f4dab2 is rgb(244, 218, 178), in HSL hsl(36, 75%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 27%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f4dab2?
Deep teal and espresso brown give #f4dab2 the most satisfying contrast while keeping the palette warm. Muted terracotta also works for a tonal, earthy look.
Is #f4dab2 readable on white or black?
#f4dab2 has a 1.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.51:1 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.