#F0EDE5 Hex Color
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#f0ede5 is a pale, bleached yellow that leans toward neutral grey. This washed-out tone offers an airy, delicate feel ideal for minimalist website backgrounds where white feels too stark. Because it holds strong contrast against black text, it is highly readable for fine detail and small body copy. Use this hex code as a subtle base to bring a sense of cleanliness to your layout.
Questions about #f0ede5
What is #f0ede5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0ede5 is rgb(240, 237, 229), in HSL hsl(44, 27%, 92%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 5%, 6%.
Is #f0ede5 suitable for body text?
While #f0ede5 makes an excellent background color, it lacks the necessary contrast for body text against most backgrounds. Pair it with a dark, high-contrast shade like charcoal or deep navy to ensure accessibility and readability for your users.
Does #f0ede5 read as a warm or cool color?
This color sits in a transitional space, leaning slightly warm due to its yellow undertones while maintaining a neutral, grey-adjacent character. It avoids the clinical sterility of pure white, making it perfect for interfaces that require a softer, more organic aesthetic.
Is #f0ede5 readable on white or black?
#f0ede5 has a 1.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.95:1 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.