Color #F0ECEA Color / Colour Code #F0ECEA
This page shows the hex color code for color #f0ecea (#F0ECEA). The colour is a orange tone with 17% saturation and 93% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F0ECEA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F0ECEA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 350, 20, and 50 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 20, 140, and 260 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F0ECEA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 20 and saturation at 17%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 20 to 65 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 20 with its complement at 200 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #F0ECEA
Lightness variations at hue 20 and 17% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F0ECEA
Design Use Cases for #F0ECEA
Muted Accent Color
With 17% saturation, #F0ECEA has a subtle, sophisticated quality. This level of desaturation works well for secondary buttons, inactive states, subtle borders, and backgrounds that need a hint of color without being distracting. Muted colors communicate restraint and professionalism.
Near-White Background
At 93% lightness, #F0ECEA is very close to white but carries a subtle orange tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#F0ECEA sits in the orange range (hue 20). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #F0ECEA (hue 20) to its complement at hue 200. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 50. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0ecea, #eaeef0);
CSS Code for #F0ECEA
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #F0ECEA based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #F0ECEA (#F0ECEA)
#F0ECEA is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 240 red, 236 green, and 234 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 20 degrees with 17% saturation and 93% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F0ECEA is 237/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 3% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F0ECEA against white is 1.17:1 and against black is 17.89:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.89:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EAEEF0 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F0ECEA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F0EAEB and #F0EFEA, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #F0ECEA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F0ECEA?
- #F0ECEA is Color #F0ECEA, a orange color (colour) with RGB(240, 236, 234), HSL(20, 17%, 93%), and CMYK(0%, 2%, 3%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 237/255.
- Is #F0ECEA accessible for text?
- Against white, #F0ECEA has a contrast ratio of 1.17:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.89:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F0ECEA?
- The complementary colour is #EAEEF0 (hue 200). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F0EAEB and #F0EFEA. The triadic palette adds #EAF0EC and #ECEAF0 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F0ECEA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f0ecea; or rgb(240, 236, 234); or hsl(20, 17%, 93%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 20 17% 93%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.