#FEF0DD Hex Color
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The hex code #fef0dd is a very light, low-saturation orange with beige undertones and a slightly gray cast. Its luminous finish feels warm yet restrained, bringing optimism and ease to food branding, interiors, cosmetics, or autumn stationery. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal text; black achieves about 18.7:1 contrast, while white looks washed out.
Questions about #fef0dd
What is #fef0dd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fef0dd is rgb(254, 240, 221), in HSL hsl(35, 94%, 93%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 13%, 0%.
Is #fef0dd warm or cool?
#fef0dd reads warm because its low-saturation orange base carries beige undertones, while its very high lightness and slight gray cast keep that warmth restrained and airy instead of sunny or intense. It works well when white feels too stark.
What pairs well with #fef0dd in a design palette?
Is #fef0dd readable on white or black?
#fef0dd 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.