#F4DCA4 Hex Color
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#f4dca4 is a pale, buttery beige with a clear yellow lean. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than the star of a palette. Black text reads at about 15.6:1 on this hex code, well past AA for body copy. Try it with navy or terracotta in spring packaging, baby products, or warm interior schemes.
Questions about #f4dca4
What is #f4dca4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f4dca4 is rgb(244, 220, 164), in HSL hsl(42, 78%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 33%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f4dca4?
Deep blues and earthy reds balance its softness best. Pair #f4dca4 with navy for a calm, classic feel or terracotta for something warmer and more grounded. Avoid pale grays, which wash it out.
Is #f4dca4 readable on white or black?
#f4dca4 has a 1.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.61:1 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.