#F5EBD3 Hex Color
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This bleached beige reads as a airy, luminous neutral with delicate yellow undertones. Because it offers strong contrast against black, the hex code #f5ebd3 works well for clean, readable body text backgrounds in web design. Avoid using it next to pure white, as it can appear washed out. Pair it with deep charcoals to ground the lightness and maintain a sophisticated, minimal aesthetic.
Questions about #f5ebd3
What is #f5ebd3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5ebd3 is rgb(245, 235, 211), in HSL hsl(42, 63%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 14%, 4%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #f5ebd3?
Is #f5ebd3 suitable for body text backgrounds?
Yes, #f5ebd3 provides an excellent, soft neutral foundation for web design that is easier on the eyes than pure white. Ensure your text is dark enough, like a soft black or charcoal, to maintain high accessibility standards.
Is #f5ebd3 readable on white or black?
#f5ebd3 has a 1.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.70:1 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.