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#F0DBAD color code is #F0DBAD. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #f0dbad.

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#F0DBAD Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #F0DBAD is 0.7221. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.36:1 against white and 15.44:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#F0DBAD on white1.36:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#F0DBAD on black15.44:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #F0DBAD1.36:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #F0DBAD15.44:1AAA

#F0DBAD — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #F0DBAD?+
The hex code for #F0DBAD is #F0DBAD. In RGB it's rgb(240, 219, 173), and in HSL it's hsl(41, 69%, 81%).
What is the RGB value of #F0DBAD?+
#F0DBAD in RGB is (240, 219, 173). Written in CSS: rgb(240, 219, 173).
What is the CMYK value of #F0DBAD?+
#F0DBAD converts to CMYK(0%, 9%, 28%, 6%) for print. Hex equivalent is #F0DBAD.
Is #f0dbad a warm or cool color?+
#F0DBAD (#F0DBAD) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 41° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #f0dbad belong to?+
#F0DBAD belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 41°, 69%, 81% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #f0dbad accessible for body text on a white background?+
#F0DBAD on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.36:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #f0dbad?+
The nearest Pantone match for #F0DBAD (#F0DBAD) is 596 C Pantone 596 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #F0DBAD in design

Practical guidance for using #f0dbad (#F0DBAD) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#F0DBAD (#F0DBAD) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 15.4:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #F0DBAD (#F0DBAD) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#F0DBAD flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #f0dbad can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#F0DBAD works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.