#F4EDEA Hex Color
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Whiter than an eggshell, #f4edea is a pale grey with a faint warm undertone. It works best as a dominant base in minimal layouts, softening plain white without adding visible color. Pair it with charcoal or walnut tones so it has something to lean against. Black text reads at about 18.1:1 contrast, so small type stays legible.
Questions about #f4edea
What is #f4edea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f4edea is rgb(244, 237, 234), in HSL hsl(18, 31%, 94%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 4%, 4%.
Is #f4edea warm or cool?
Warm, though barely. The red channel sits highest, giving #f4edea a faint pink-beige undertone that reads softer and friendlier than a true grey.
What colors pair well with #f4edea?
Deep tones like charcoal and walnut brown flatter #f4edea best, giving the pale grey something to contrast against. Pale pastels tend to wash out beside it.
Is #f4edea readable on white or black?
#f4edea has a 1.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.14:1 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.