#F7F3DC Hex Color

A luminous pale yellow with sandy undertones

Hex color #f7f3dc graphic
This luminous, pale yellow carries a faint, sandy beige undertone that reads as airy and clean. Because it is highly desaturated, #f7f3dc functions effectively as a neutral background, offering more warmth than a clinical white. It pairs well with charcoal greys or deep, earthy greens to prevent the palette from looking washed out. The hex code for this shade is #f7f3dc.

Questions about #f7f3dc

What is #f7f3dc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f7f3dc is rgb(247, 243, 220), in HSL hsl(51, 63%, 92%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 11%, 3%.
Does #f7f3dc read as cool or warm?
#f7f3dc sits firmly in the warm category due to its underlying sandy beige tones. Unlike a clinical or stark white, it provides a gentle, sun-bleached glow that prevents spaces from feeling too sterile or cold.
What colors pair well with #f7f3dc?
This versatile neutral works best when anchored by deeper, high-contrast tones like charcoal or navy. Adding a muted sage green helps ground the warmth of the yellow without overwhelming the soft, airy composition.
Is #f7f3dc readable on white or black?
#f7f3dc has a 1.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.80:1 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.