#F8F0E8 Hex Color
An airy and delicate bleached orange
This bleached orange acts as an airy, neutral foundation for minimalist layouts. Because of its extreme lightness, #f8f0e8 risks washing out against pure white, so pair it with deep charcoals or forest greens to ground the composition. The hex code #f8f0e8 offers high contrast for readable black body text, making it a functional choice for clean, modern web backgrounds.
Questions about #f8f0e8
What is #f8f0e8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f8f0e8 is rgb(248, 240, 232), in HSL hsl(30, 53%, 94%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 6%, 3%.
How should I use #f8f0e8 in a web layout?
This hex color works best as an off-white background replacement for modern, minimalist designs. Because it is quite light, it creates a gentle, airy atmosphere that feels less sterile than pure white while remaining highly readable with dark charcoal text.
What colors pair well with #f8f0e8?
To ground the extreme lightness of #f8f0e8, anchor your design with deep, saturated tones like charcoal or forest green. These high-contrast pairings prevent the layout from feeling washed out while maintaining a sophisticated, modern aesthetic for your user interface.
Is #f8f0e8 readable on white or black?
#f8f0e8 has a 1.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.62:1 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.