#F5ED9D Hex Color
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This pale, luminous yellow feels gentle and approachable. Because of its high lightness, it pairs best with dark charcoal text for clear readability. The hex code for this unsaturated shade is #f5ed9d. Use it as a supporting accent in spring-themed palettes or baby-oriented designs. It can look washed out against pure white, so place it against deeper tones to maintain visual interest.
Questions about #f5ed9d
What is #f5ed9d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5ed9d is rgb(245, 237, 157), in HSL hsl(55, 81%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 36%, 4%.
What design themes work well with #f5ed9d?
This color shines in spring-themed palettes or baby-oriented designs where a sense of gentleness is required. It pairs naturally with soft pastels or can be grounded by navy to create a sophisticated, high-contrast look that feels modern yet approachable.
Is #f5ed9d readable on white or black?
#f5ed9d has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.48:1 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.