#F0EADF
- Brightness
- 234.6
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 39°, 36%, 91%
- HSV V %
- 94%
- Lab
- 92.9, 0.1, 6.0
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 3%, 7%, 6%
- PNG size
- 5.3 KB
- Tone / Feel
- very light, soft warm hue
Black text
17.54:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text
1.20:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
Recommended text: Black (17.54:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #F0EADF
Common Name: Bracken Salts (Dulux Trade) / Acropolis Chalk (Tikkurila)
RGB: 240, 234, 223
HSL: 37°, 36%, 91%
Hex: #F0EADF
Contrast vs White: 1.2 : 1 (Fails WCAG AA)
Contrast vs Black: 13.3 : 1 (Passes WCAG AA+AAA)
Color Mood:
Subtle, natural, and faintly nostalgic, #F0EADF feels like a sun-washed memory — something aged but fresh. It brings a soft-spoken warmth that feels distinctly human, as if echoing the calm of linen, old pages, or desert light. Understated but never bland, it's a quiet anchor in both contemporary minimalism and heritage palettes.
Close Named Matches:
- Dulux Trade – Bracken Salts 6 (#F0EADF) EXACT MATCH (ΔE=0.00)
- Tikkurila – Acropolis / Chalk (#F0EADF) EXACT MATCH (ΔE=0.00)
- Isomat – LPC 0851 (#F0EADF) EXACT MATCH (ΔE=0.00)
- Kilz – Himalaya (#F0EADE) (ΔE=0.51)
- Pantone FHI – Gardenia 11-0604 TPG (#F0EAE0) (ΔE=0.51)
- Why Designers Use It:
#F0EADF's soft, sandy-beige tone earns it a solid spot in neutral color strategies — especially in interior design, heritage architecture restoration, and minimalist product branding. With strong ties to traditional paint catalogs (Dulux, Tikkurila, Isomat), this color is a legacy tone with modern staying power.
It's frequently found in boutique hotels, wellness spaces, and artistic studios due to its calming, non-reflective quality. In print and web, it's often paired with strong serif typography for a refined aesthetic. Not flashy enough for packaging pop, but ideal for grounding spaces and experiences — especially where trust, subtlety, and heritage come into play.
Structurally, its use in paints reflects an association with limestone, clay plasters, or natural whitewashed walls. It's often adopted in northern European design and warm-climate Mediterranean palettes. Not just a color — it’s a mood of quiet permanence.