#F5E7ED Hex Color
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#f5e7ed is a pale, desaturated pink with a distinct greyish undertone. Because it leans neutral and feels airy, this hex code works exceptionally well as a minimalist background where pure white would feel too clinical. It pairs cleanly with deep charcoal or muted olive to prevent a washed-out look. Since it maintains high contrast, it supports black text clearly for standard UI designs.
Questions about #f5e7ed
What is #f5e7ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5e7ed is rgb(245, 231, 237), in HSL hsl(334, 41%, 93%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 3%, 4%.
What colors pair best with #f5e7ed?
Is #f5e7ed suitable for UI background designs?
Yes, #f5e7ed is an excellent choice for UI backgrounds because it provides a softer visual experience than stark white without sacrificing legibility. Its inherent greyish undertone ensures that black or dark grey typography remains easy to read on screen.
Is #f5e7ed readable on white or black?
#f5e7ed has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.53:1 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.