#F5E6ED Hex Color
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A pale, desaturated pink, #f5e6ed carries a slight grey undertone that prevents it from feeling too saccharine. This bleached hue works best as a neutral background, offering a clean, airy alternative to stark white without losing its delicate personality. Its high contrast against black text makes it readable for web UI. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted olive greens to anchor its sweetness.
Questions about #f5e6ed
What is #f5e6ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5e6ed is rgb(245, 230, 237), in HSL hsl(332, 43%, 93%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 3%, 4%.
How should #f5e6ed be used in interface design?
This shade works best as a background alternative to pure white because its muted quality prevents eye strain while maintaining high contrast against dark text. Pair it with deep charcoal or warm greys for a balanced, modern look.
Is #f5e6ed considered a warm or cool color?
While rooted in pink, the distinct grey undertone pulls this hue toward a cooler, desaturated palette. This neutrality makes it versatile, preventing the sweetness often found in brighter pastels and allowing it to harmonize easily with both muted greens and darker neutrals.
Is #f5e6ed readable on white or black?
#f5e6ed has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.42:1 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.