#F5E691 Hex Color
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Not a loud lemon, #f5e691 is a mellow pastel yellow with a milky, warm softness. Its low saturation makes it easy to live with, so it works best as a dominant background for spring themes, baby products, and sale graphics. Black text reads clearly on top at about 16.6:1 contrast. Pair it with navy for a richer feel than the usual white.
Questions about #f5e691
What is #f5e691 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5e691 is rgb(245, 230, 145), in HSL hsl(51, 83%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 41%, 4%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #f5e691?
Try navy or charcoal for text and accents. Both look richer against this yellow than plain white, and warm neutrals keep the palette soft.
Is #f5e691 readable on white or black?
#f5e691 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.