Color #F0EFDD Color / Colour Code #F0EFDD
This page shows the hex color code for color #f0efdd (#F0EFDD). The colour is a yellow tone with 39% saturation and 90% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F0EFDD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F0EFDD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 27, 57, and 87 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 57, 177, and 297 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F0EFDD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 57 and saturation at 39%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 57 to 102 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 57 with its complement at 237 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 #F0EFDD
Lightness variations at hue 57 and 39% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F0EFDD
Design Use Cases for #F0EFDD
Balanced UI Color
At 39% saturation, #F0EFDD strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Near-White Background
At 90% lightness, #F0EFDD is very close to white but carries a subtle yellow tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Attention & Optimism
#F0EFDD is in the yellow spectrum (hue 57). Yellow attracts attention faster than any other color. Use it for warning labels, featured content markers, star ratings, and tooltip backgrounds. Pair with dark text since yellow often fails contrast checks against white.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #F0EFDD (hue 57) to its complement at hue 237. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 87. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0efdd, #dcddef);
CSS Code for #F0EFDD
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #F0EFDD based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #F0EFDD (#F0EFDD)
#F0EFDD is a yellow color (colour) with RGB channel values of 240 red, 239 green, and 221 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 57 degrees with 39% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F0EFDD 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, 0% magenta, 8% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F0EFDD against white is 1.16:1 and against black is 18.10:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.10:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DCDDEF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F0EFDD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EFE5DC and #E6EFDC, 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 #F0EFDD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F0EFDD?
- #F0EFDD is Color #F0EFDD, a yellow color (colour) with RGB(240, 239, 221), HSL(57, 39%, 90%), and CMYK(0%, 0%, 8%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 237/255.
- Is #F0EFDD accessible for text?
- Against white, #F0EFDD has a contrast ratio of 1.16:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.10:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F0EFDD?
- The complementary colour is #DCDDEF (hue 237). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EFE5DC and #E6EFDC. The triadic palette adds #DCEFEE and #EEDCEF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F0EFDD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f0efdd; or rgb(240, 239, 221); or hsl(57, 39%, 90%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 57 39% 90%; 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.