#F4EDE1 Hex Color
A clean and airy neutral off-white
This bleached, neutral off-white carries subtle yellow and grey undertones. Because it is highly desaturated and light, #f4ede1 works best as a soft, airy background that feels cleaner than stark white. It pairs well with charcoal or slate accents to ground the design. Since black text provides excellent 18.0:1 contrast against this hex code, it remains a legible choice for body copy in minimalist interfaces.
Questions about #f4ede1
What is #f4ede1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f4ede1 is rgb(244, 237, 225), in HSL hsl(38, 46%, 92%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 8%, 4%.
What colors pair best with #f4ede1?
This versatile off-white pairs beautifully with deep, grounding tones like charcoal or slate to create a sophisticated, modern aesthetic. Because #f4ede1 contains very subtle warm undertones, it also harmonizes well with muted earth tones, providing a soft backdrop that keeps designs feeling intentional.
Is #f4ede1 readable on white or black?
#f4ede1 has a 1.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.04:1 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.