#F5EE9E Hex Color
A mellow glow of spring
A pale, warm yellow, #f5ee9e has low saturation and high lightness, giving designs a mellow, youthful glow. Its softness suits spring graphics, baby products, sale banners, and budget-focused branding. Use the hex code as a background with black text for strong readability, but avoid pairing it with white, where its gentle tone can look washed out.
Questions about #f5ee9e
What is #f5ee9e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5ee9e is rgb(245, 238, 158), in HSL hsl(55, 81%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 36%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f5ee9e?
#f5ee9e pairs well with navy, charcoal, muted sage, and warm brown, which ground its pale warmth without competing with its mellow yellow character; use the darkest options for text and softer companions for borders or illustrations.
What mood and uses suit #f5ee9e?
#f5ee9e creates a gentle, youthful, optimistic mood and works well in spring graphics, baby products, friendly promotions, and lighthearted interfaces where a soft warm yellow is more suitable than a vivid, high-energy yellow.
Is #f5ee9e readable on white or black?
#f5ee9e has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.60:1 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.