#F8E0CD Hex Color
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Reach for the hex code #f8e0cd when you need a soft peach background with real warmth. This pale, barely saturated orange reads creamy instead of citrus, which suits food packaging, autumn palettes, and calm UI backgrounds. Black text on it hits about 16.5:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with terracotta or deep teal so it doesn’t wash out next to plain white.
Questions about #f8e0cd
What is #f8e0cd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f8e0cd is rgb(248, 224, 205), in HSL hsl(27, 75%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 17%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #f8e0cd?
Pair #f8e0cd with terracotta, deep teal, or charcoal for contrast, since its low saturation needs a bolder neighbor to stand out. Cream and warm browns also work when you want a softer, tonal autumn palette.
Is #f8e0cd readable on white or black?
#f8e0cd has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.53:1 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.