#F5EAD1 Hex Color

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Not white and not quite yellow, #f5ead1 is a pale, sandy beige with a soft yellow undertone. Its high lightness and very low saturation keep it warm but restrained. That makes it a strong dominant base for spa branding, stationery, and luxury packaging. It looks richer beside deep navy or espresso brown than next to pure white, which can wash it out. Black text reads clearly on top at about 17.6:1 contrast.

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What is #f5ead1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #f5ead1 is rgb(245, 234, 209), in HSL hsl(42, 64%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 15%, 4%.

What colors pair well with #f5ead1?

Deep navy, espresso brown, and muted olive all sit well against #f5ead1, since its pale warmth benefits from heavier, darker partners. Pure white washes it out, so use it in place of white rather than beside it.

Is #f5ead1 readable on white or black?

#f5ead1 has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.57:1 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.

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