#F8EFE1 Hex Color
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#f8efe1 is a luminous, highly muted orange-beige with soft gray undertones. Its light value creates a calm, elegant base for interiors, cosmetics, luxury packaging, and autumn campaigns. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal or black text, which reaches about 18.4:1 contrast. The hex code #f8efe1 brings warmth without overpowering brighter accents.
Questions about #f8efe1
What is #f8efe1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f8efe1 is rgb(248, 239, 225), in HSL hsl(37, 62%, 93%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 9%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #f8efe1?
#f8efe1 pairs well with charcoal, terracotta, sage, and muted burgundy, using dark accents for definition and earthy hues for warmth while keeping the overall palette soft, welcoming, and suitable for interiors, cosmetics, and premium packaging.
Is #f8efe1 readable on white or black?
#f8efe1 has a 1.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.42:1 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.