#F7E9CC Hex Color
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This luminous, unsaturated beige features a soft yellow undertone. The hex code for this tone is #f7e9cc. It serves well as a neutral base, but avoid pairing it with white as it can appear washed out. Instead, anchor it with charcoal or navy for better contrast. Black text is highly readable against this shade, making it a reliable choice for clean UI backgrounds.
Questions about #f7e9cc
What is #f7e9cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f7e9cc is rgb(247, 233, 204), in HSL hsl(40, 73%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 17%, 3%.
How can I effectively use #f7e9cc in UI design?
#f7e9cc works best as a neutral background that feels warmer and more inviting than standard white or gray. Because it is quite light, you should pair it with charcoal or deep navy text to ensure the content remains legible and accessible for all users.
Does #f7e9cc read as a warm or cool color?
This hex color reads distinctly warm due to its prominent yellow undertones, which prevent it from feeling clinical or sterile. It avoids the harshness of pure white while still providing a bright, clean canvas that mimics natural, filtered daylight.
Is #f7e9cc readable on white or black?
#f7e9cc 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.