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#F0DC9D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F0DC9D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F0DC9D Color Information

#F0DC9D RGB value is (240, 220, 157). The hex color red value is 240, green is 220, and blue is 157. Its HSL format shows a hue of 46°, saturation of 73 percent, and lightness of78 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 8 percent, 35 percent, 6percent.

#F0DC9D
rgb(240, 220, 157)
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#F0DC9D Color Meaning

Color #F0DC9D deepens the original’s earthiness with a touch more amber, suggesting aged paper, sunlit clay, and tactile warmth. Color #F0DC9D functions as a mid-tone in the Navajo White family, balancing neutrality with subtle personality. #F0DC9D avoids the chalkiness of beige while resisting trends toward cool grays—making #F0DC9D a durable choice for timeless design systems. From a perceptual standpoint, color #F0DC9D enhances readability and comfort in digital and print media. Its LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of approximately 62 ensures sufficient contrast against dark text without glare. In interface design, #F0DC9D reduces eye strain during prolonged use—especially compared to stark white backgrounds. #F0DC9D’s a humane neutral. Culturally, color #F0DC9D echoes archival materials—old maps, ledger pages, field notebooks. #F0DC9D association lends #F0DC9D authority in editorial and academic contexts. Unlike clinical whites, #F0DC9D implies human touch and time. Publishers, museums, and heritage brands use #F0DC9D to signal authenticity without antiquation. #F0DC9D feels handled, not sterile. Symbolically, color #F0DC9D represents continuity. #F0DC9D is the color of memory made visible—not faded, but mellowed. In spatial design, #F0DC9D creates cohesion across materials (wood, plaster, fabric) by harmonizing warm undertones. #F0DC9D’s a unifier that respects texture, not a blank slate.

Color Conversion

Convert #F0DC9D across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#F0DC9D
RGB
rgb(240, 220, 157)
HSL
hsl(46°, 73%, 78%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 8%, 35%, 6%)
HSV
hsv(46°, 35%, 94%)
XYZ
67.6142 72.1460 42.2602
Yxy
72.1460 0.3715 0.3964
Hunter Lab
84.9388 -0.7568 9.0868
CIE-Lab
88.0388 -2.0990 33.4889

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red240 / 255 (94%)
94%
Green220 / 255 (86%)
86%
Blue157 / 255 (62%)
62%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta8 / 100 (8%)
Yellow35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#F0DC9D harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#F0DC9D harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #F0DC9D for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#F0DC9D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F0DC9D appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#F0DC9D

protanopia

#e7e7ac

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F0DC9D;

Text Color

color: #F0DC9D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F0DC9D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F0DC9D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F0DC9D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0DC9D 0%, #c69f1f 100%);

#F0DC9D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F0DC9D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.