#F5ECE9 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Pale and almost grey, #f5ece9 is a faded red with barely any saturation left. The hex code reads as a soft blush neutral, best used as a dominant background where stark white feels too cold. Pair it with charcoal or muted terracotta for warmth, and keep black text on top since contrast stays high enough for small print.
Questions about #f5ece9
What is #f5ece9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5ece9 is rgb(245, 236, 233), in HSL hsl(15, 38%, 94%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 5%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f5ece9?
Charcoal and muted terracotta bring out its faint red undertone without overpowering it. Deep navy also works when you want a cooler, more grounded palette.
Is #f5ece9 readable on white or black?
#f5ece9 has a 1.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.05:1 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.