#F8F1E7 Hex Color
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With its very high lightness and low saturation, #f8f1e7 is a bleached orange with soft beige and gray undertones. The hex code suits spacious backgrounds, minimalist layouts, food branding, and autumn themes. Pair it with charcoal or muted navy for readable text, as white can wash it out while black provides strong contrast.
Questions about #f8f1e7
What is #f8f1e7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f8f1e7 is rgb(248, 241, 231), in HSL hsl(35, 55%, 94%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 7%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #f8f1e7?
Is #f8f1e7 easy to read text on?
#f8f1e7 is best treated as a light background, not a text color: white and pale tints offer weak contrast, while charcoal or black text is far more readable. Check the exact text size and weight with a contrast tool before publishing.
Is #f8f1e7 readable on white or black?
#f8f1e7 has a 1.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.72:1 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.