#F6E6DC Hex Color
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#f6e6dc is a luminous, desaturated orange with a dusty, neutral character. It lacks the intensity of standard orange, making it a sophisticated base for modern brand palettes. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for excellent readability, as black text achieves an impressive 17.3:1 contrast ratio here. Use this hex code as a subtle background to avoid the starkness of pure white in minimalist web interfaces.
Questions about #f6e6dc
What is #f6e6dc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f6e6dc is rgb(246, 230, 220), in HSL hsl(23, 59%, 91%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 11%, 4%.
Is #f6e6dc suitable as a background color for web interfaces?
Yes, #f6e6dc makes an excellent alternative to stark white when you want to create a softer, more inviting interface. Its dusty, desaturated nature provides a warm, neutral foundation that reduces eye strain while maintaining a clean, modern aesthetic for users.
Is #f6e6dc readable on white or black?
#f6e6dc has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.27:1 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.