#F7E9E7 Hex Color
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This muted, neutral red has a soft and almost grey quality to it. Because it tempers typical red intensity, #f7e9e7 works well in modern brand designs or for romantic, subtle palettes where you want a hint of passion without the aggression of a bright hue. The hex code for this desaturated, reddish tone is #f7e9e7.
Questions about #f7e9e7
What is #f7e9e7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f7e9e7 is rgb(247, 233, 231), in HSL hsl(8, 50%, 94%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 6%, 3%.
Does #f7e9e7 read as a warm or cool color?
While technically a red-based hue, #f7e9e7 leans into cool territory because of its significant desaturation and grey undertones. This makes it a neutral-leaning red that pairs beautifully with true greys, charcoals, and other desaturated earth tones for a sophisticated palette.
What design styles suit this muted red?
This color thrives in minimalist, modern branding and romantic, organic aesthetics where soft transitions are required. It serves as an excellent backdrop for darker, high-contrast text or as an accent in balanced, monochromatic color schemes.
Is #f7e9e7 readable on white or black?
#f7e9e7 has a 1.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.76:1 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.