#F5E6E2 Hex Color
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The hex code #f5e6e2 is a very light, muted reddish tone with soft gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a gentle, understated mood for romance, beauty, food, or lifestyle layouts. Use it as a supporting background with charcoal or deep burgundy accents. Black text reads clearly on this color, offering about a 17.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #f5e6e2
What is #f5e6e2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5e6e2 is rgb(245, 230, 226), in HSL hsl(13, 49%, 92%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 8%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f5e6e2?
Does #f5e6e2 look warm or cool?
#f5e6e2 reads as a warm, muted reddish neutral because its faint red-pink cast softens the gray undertones, creating a gentle, welcoming effect rather than the crisp feel of a blue-based gray.
Is #f5e6e2 readable on white or black?
#f5e6e2 has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.29:1 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.