#F1E5B5 Hex Color
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A pale beige with a soft yellow cast, #f1e5b5 feels warm, delicate, and lightly sunlit. Its low saturation keeps layouts gentle, making it effective as a dominant background for spring themes, interiors, wellness, and minimalist packaging. Black text remains highly readable on this shade, while crisp white can look washed out. The hex code is #f1e5b5.
Questions about #f1e5b5
What is #f1e5b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f1e5b5 is rgb(241, 229, 181), in HSL hsl(48, 68%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 25%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f1e5b5?
Pair #f1e5b5 with charcoal or deep brown for readable contrast, or use muted greens and terracotta for a grounded, seasonal palette. Its warm beige base also works with soft creams, though nearby pale colors may reduce separation.
Does #f1e5b5 work with black or white text?
#f1e5b5 generally supports strong readability with black or very dark text, while white text can have weak contrast because the background is already light. Check the exact text size and weight with a contrast tool before using it for essential content.
Is #f1e5b5 readable on white or black?
#f1e5b5 has a 1.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.61:1 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.