#F2EEE5 Hex Color
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#f2eee5 is a pale, washed-out off-white with distinct yellow and grey undertones. It offers a subtle, airy neutrality that works best as a primary background color for clean, minimalist layouts. Because it is light and desaturated, pair it with deep charcoal or navy text to ensure high readability. The hex code for this delicate shade is #f2eee5.
Questions about #f2eee5
What is #f2eee5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2eee5 is rgb(242, 238, 229), in HSL hsl(42, 33%, 92%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 5%, 5%.
Does #f2eee5 lean warm or cool?
This color leans slightly warm due to its yellow undertones, though its heavy grey content neutralizes it significantly. It functions as a complex, non-sterile white that prevents the harsh, clinical feel often associated with pure white backgrounds.
Is #f2eee5 readable on white or black?
#f2eee5 has a 1.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.13:1 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.