#F4F0E8 Hex Color
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Antique Paper is a desaturated, pale yellow with subtle grey undertones. It creates a softer alternative to stark white, making it an ideal choice for minimalist backgrounds. The hex code for this neutral shade is #f4f0e8. Because it offers high contrast against black text, it maintains strong accessibility for body copy. Apply it to bring warmth to UI designs without overpowering other elements.
Questions about Antique Paper
What is the hex code for Antique Paper?
Antique Paper is #f4f0e8. In RGB that is rgb(244, 240, 232), in HSL hsl(40, 35%, 93%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 5%, 4%.
Does #f4f0e8 read as warm or cool?
Antique Paper leans warm, but its desaturated, grey-toned nature prevents it from feeling overtly yellow. It functions as a neutral, making it much softer and more sophisticated than a sterile, true white while remaining professional for background applications.
What colors pair well with #f4f0e8 for UI design?
Is Antique Paper readable on white or black?
Antique Paper has a 1.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.47:1 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.