Devonshire
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Devonshire is a bleached, pale shade with soft orange and grey undertones. This delicate neutral offers a clean, airy feel that works perfectly for minimalist backgrounds or autumn-themed designs. Because it creates an open, optimistic atmosphere, artists often choose it over stark white. The hex code for this glistening, light color is #f5efe7.
About Devonshire
Bone china under a low winter sun
What does devonshire mean?
Pale warm neutrals like this one commonly call to mind fresh linen, plaster walls, and unbleached paper. Its near-white lightness reads as open and quiet, while the faint orange undertone keeps it from feeling cold or clinical.
Where you see devonshire
- bone china
- raw linen
- unbleached paper
- plaster walls
- oat milk
- eggshell
What it works for
Devonshire works as a warm page background, a soft paint base, or a calmer substitute for pure white.
What colors go with devonshire?
Charcoal #36454fThe pale warmth softens charcoal's hardness, giving the pair a printed, editorial feel.Sage Green #9caf88Sage's muted grey-green sits close in tone, so the pair reads gentle and natural.Terracotta #e2725bBoth carry orange undertones, so terracotta deepens Devonshire without clashing.
Questions about Devonshire
What is the hex code for Devonshire?
Devonshire is #f5efe7. In RGB that is rgb(245, 239, 231), in HSL hsl(34, 41%, 93%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 6%, 4%.
Is Devonshire readable on white or black?
Devonshire has a 1.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.38:1 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.