#F8EBDA Hex Color
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Pale as unbleached linen, #f8ebda is a light beige with a faint orange undertone. Its low saturation keeps it calm, which suits spa packaging, stationery, and neutral interiors. Use it as a dominant background rather than an accent, since it can wash out beside pure white. Black text reads clearly on top at about 17.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #f8ebda
What is #f8ebda in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f8ebda is rgb(248, 235, 218), in HSL hsl(34, 68%, 91%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 12%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #f8ebda?
Deep espresso, terracotta, and muted olive all flatter #f8ebda without crowding its subtle warmth. For sharper contrast, navy or charcoal text makes this pale beige read cleaner than white text ever could.
Is #f8ebda readable on white or black?
#f8ebda has a 1.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.88:1 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.