#F5EFBD Hex Color
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A faded yellow with a beige undertone, #f5efbd stays mellow even across a full page. Its very low saturation suits calm backgrounds for spring themes, baby products, or minimal interiors. Pair it with olive or terracotta instead of white to keep the palette warm. Black text reads at about 18.0:1 contrast, so body copy stays fully legible.
Questions about #f5efbd
What is #f5efbd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5efbd is rgb(245, 239, 189), in HSL hsl(54, 74%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 23%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f5efbd?
#f5efbd pairs best with muted, earthy tones like olive, terracotta, and warm gray. Its low saturation means vivid accents can overwhelm it, so keep stronger colors to small doses.
Is #f5efbd readable on white or black?
#f5efbd has a 1.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.96:1 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.