#FFEFE8 Hex Color
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#ffefe8 functions as a pale, desaturated orange with distinct grey undertones. It serves as a gentle substitute for standard white in UI layouts. This hex code maintains a high contrast ratio with black text, ensuring excellent readability for body content. Pair it with dark slate or deep charcoal to ground the lightness. It works effectively as a neutral background for clean, modern interface design.
Questions about #ffefe8
What is #ffefe8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffefe8 is rgb(255, 239, 232), in HSL hsl(18, 100%, 95%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 9%, 0%.
What colors pair effectively with #ffefe8?
To ground the lightness of #ffefe8, pair it with deep, muted tones like charcoal or dark slate. These darker pairings provide the necessary visual weight to anchor the screen, creating a balanced and professional look for modern layout designs.
Is #ffefe8 readable on white or black?
#ffefe8 has a 1.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.76:1 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.