#F5E8DC Hex Color
Luminous warmth with a muted edge
#f5e8dc is a luminous, pale orange with a softened, almost gray cast. Its low saturation keeps the warm tone gentle, while its light value suggests optimism, independence, and creative energy. Use it as a dominant background for food, youth, or autumn designs, and pair it with black text for clear readability.
Questions about #f5e8dc
What is #f5e8dc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5e8dc is rgb(245, 232, 220), in HSL hsl(29, 56%, 91%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 10%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f5e8dc?
#f5e8dc pairs well with charcoal, muted navy, and dusty terracotta, which give its pale orange base enough contrast without making the palette feel harsh or overly seasonal, especially in packaging, editorial layouts, and warm interface backgrounds.
Is #f5e8dc readable on white or black?
#f5e8dc has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.45:1 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.