#F7E8D8 Hex Color
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This luminous, pale orange sits between a warm beige and a soft grey. Because it is highly desaturated, #f7e8d8 works well as a subtle base for clean, modern interfaces. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to ground the tone. This hex code provides enough contrast for readable black text, making it a reliable choice for UI design over pure white.
Questions about #f7e8d8
What is #f7e8d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f7e8d8 is rgb(247, 232, 216), in HSL hsl(31, 66%, 91%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 13%, 3%.
What colors pair best with #f7e8d8?
Is #f7e8d8 a good alternative to white for web backgrounds?
#f7e8d8 is an excellent choice for backgrounds because it reduces the harsh glare often associated with pure white while maintaining high readability. It provides a softer, more sophisticated look that feels warm and approachable without sacrificing the accessibility of black text.
Is #f7e8d8 readable on white or black?
#f7e8d8 has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.48:1 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.