#F8F1C4 Hex Color
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Soft and luminous, #f8f1c4 is a very unsaturated pastel beige-yellow with warm cream undertones. Its mellow lightness suggests softness, youth, peace, and gentle optimism. Use it as a dominant background for spring branding, nurseries, spa interiors, or luxury packaging, pairing it with muted navy or charcoal. Black text remains highly readable, while white can wash it out. The hex code is #f8f1c4.
Questions about #f8f1c4
What is #f8f1c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f8f1c4 is rgb(248, 241, 196), in HSL hsl(52, 79%, 87%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 21%, 3%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #f8f1c4?
Is #f8f1c4 suitable for text?
Use #f8f1c4 mainly as a light background, not for text, because its high brightness creates strong contrast with black but very weak contrast with white and most pale colors.
Is #f8f1c4 readable on white or black?
#f8f1c4 has a 1.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.37:1 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.