#F5F0DE Hex Color
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Not quite white and not quite beige, #f5f0de is an eggshell tint with a faint yellow undertone. Its low saturation and high lightness give it a soft, airy feel that suits spa packaging, stationery, and calm interiors. It works best as a dominant base, though it can wash out beside pure white, so pair it with charcoal or navy for contrast. Black text on it hits about 18.4:1.
Questions about #f5f0de
What is #f5f0de in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5f0de is rgb(245, 240, 222), in HSL hsl(47, 53%, 92%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 9%, 4%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #f5f0de?
Deep charcoal, navy, and warm terracotta all give #f5f0de enough contrast to read as intentional rather than washed out. Skip pure white surfaces next to it, where the two near-neutrals blur together.
Is #f5f0de readable on white or black?
#f5f0de has a 1.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.40:1 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.