#FFE0BD Hex Color
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A luminous, unsaturated pastel, #ffe0bd functions as a mellow bridge between orange and soft beige. This warm hue provides a clean, neutral base that feels approachable without appearing sterile. Because it offers strong contrast with black text, it works well for UI backgrounds and body copy. Pair it with deep charcoal or forest green to prevent it from washing out in your design palette. The hex code is #ffe0bd.
Questions about #ffe0bd
What is #ffe0bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe0bd is rgb(255, 224, 189), in HSL hsl(32, 100%, 87%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 26%, 0%.
Does #ffe0bd read as a warm or cool color?
#ffe0bd is definitively a warm hue due to its golden-orange undertones. It avoids the sterility of pure white or standard beige, making it an excellent choice for interfaces that need to feel inviting, soft, and human-centric rather than cold or technical.
Is #ffe0bd readable on white or black?
#ffe0bd has a 1.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.64:1 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.