#F5E9A9 Hex Color
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#f5e9a9 is a luminous, unsaturated yellow that feels warm and mellow. Because it is quite pale, this shade works effectively as a gentle background that avoids the starkness of pure white. It pairs well with charcoal or deep navy text for high-contrast accessibility. The hex code for this soft pastel tone is #f5e9a9, which designers often use to suggest youth and positivity in branding.
Questions about #f5e9a9
What is #f5e9a9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5e9a9 is rgb(245, 233, 169), in HSL hsl(51, 79%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 31%, 4%.
Is #f5e9a9 considered a warm or cool color?
#f5e9a9 sits firmly in the warm category due to its yellow base, though its desaturation keeps it feeling mellow rather than neon. It evokes feelings of sunshine and optimism without the overwhelming intensity of brighter, pure yellow hues.
Is #f5e9a9 readable on white or black?
#f5e9a9 has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.11:1 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.