#FAEDCB Hex Color
Soft warmth in a creamy beige
A pale beige with a soft yellow undertone, #faedcb has high lightness and very low saturation. Its gentle warmth suits spring branding, baby products, spa interiors, cosmetics, and luxury packaging. Use it as a dominant background with dark text, since black achieves about 18:1 contrast, while white can make it look washed out. The hex code is #faedcb.
Questions about #faedcb
What is #faedcb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #faedcb is rgb(250, 237, 203), in HSL hsl(43, 82%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 19%, 2%.
Which colors pair well with #faedcb?
#faedcb pairs well with charcoal, navy, muted sage, and terracotta because these shades balance its pale warmth, provide stronger accents, and create palettes ranging from crisp and modern to soft and earthy.
Does #faedcb look warm or cool?
#faedcb reads as a warm pale beige because its soft yellow undertone adds gentle warmth despite its low saturation, making it suitable for airy backgrounds, spring designs, baby products, spa settings, cosmetics, and understated luxury packaging.
Is #faedcb readable on white or black?
#faedcb has a 1.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.04:1 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.