#F5E2B8 Hex Color
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Soft and lightly muted, #f5e2b8 is a warm beige with buttery yellow undertones. Its very light value and restrained saturation create a youthful look for spring themes, cosmetics, interiors, and spacious backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal or terracotta accents. The hex code #f5e2b8 supports highly readable black body text.
Questions about #f5e2b8
What is #f5e2b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5e2b8 is rgb(245, 226, 184), in HSL hsl(41, 75%, 84%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 25%, 4%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #f5e2b8?
#f5e2b8 pairs well with charcoal, terracotta, muted sage, and warm wood tones because its pale yellow-beige base benefits from grounded contrast without making the composition feel harsh or overly bright.
Is #f5e2b8 readable on white or black?
#f5e2b8 has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.45:1 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.