#F5F0E5 Hex Color
An airy and bleached off-white neutral
This pale, bleached neutral sits between a faded yellow and cool grey. Because #f5f0e5 is so light, it functions best as a spacious background or a canvas for minimalist layouts. Pair it with deep charcoal or matte black text to maximize contrast. The hex code #f5f0e5 offers a cleaner, more approachable alternative to stark white, lending an airy, modern feel to UI designs.
Questions about #f5f0e5
What is #f5f0e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5f0e5 is rgb(245, 240, 229), in HSL hsl(41, 44%, 93%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 7%, 4%.
How should I use #f5f0e5 in UI design?
Use #f5f0e5 as a spacious background color when you want a softer alternative to stark white. Because it is so light, it requires high-contrast text like charcoal or deep navy to ensure excellent legibility for your users.
Does #f5f0e5 lean warm or cool?
The shade #f5f0e5 sits in a neutral middle ground, balancing a whisper of faded yellow warmth against a subtle grey coolness. This creates a versatile, airy appearance that prevents designs from feeling sterile or overly clinical.
Is #f5f0e5 readable on white or black?
#f5f0e5 has a 1.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.47:1 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.