#F0E5C9 Hex Color
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This bleached yellow shade offers a delicate, airy alternative to stark white. Its low saturation keeps the tone neutral, making #f0e5c9 an ideal base for minimalist interiors or luxury packaging designs. While it pairs beautifully with slate grey or charcoal, use it cautiously as a background since it can look washed out against pure white elements. The high contrast ensures black text remains perfectly legible.
Questions about #f0e5c9
What is #f0e5c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0e5c9 is rgb(240, 229, 201), in HSL hsl(43, 57%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 16%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #f0e5c9 in a design scheme?
#f0e5c9 works best when anchored by strong, dark colors that prevent it from looking washed out. Try pairing it with deep charcoal or soft slate tones to ground the airy quality of the yellow while maintaining high readability for text.
Is #f0e5c9 readable on white or black?
#f0e5c9 has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.75:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.