#F5ECBB Hex Color
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#f5ecbb is a luminous, unsaturated shade of pale yellow that feels soft and gentle. Because it is highly readable against black text, it functions well as a background color for interfaces or stationery where white feels too stark. Pair this warm, neutral tone with deep charcoal or muted olive greens to prevent it from looking washed out. The hex code for this color is #f5ecbb.
Questions about #f5ecbb
What is #f5ecbb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5ecbb is rgb(245, 236, 187), in HSL hsl(51, 74%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 24%, 4%.
What colors pair best with #f5ecbb for a balanced design?
Is #f5ecbb suitable for large blocks of text?
Using #f5ecbb as a background for dark text is excellent for readability, as it reduces eye strain compared to pure white. However, avoid using this color for the text itself, as it lacks sufficient contrast against most backgrounds to meet accessibility standards.
Is #f5ecbb readable on white or black?
#f5ecbb has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.59:1 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.