#F5F0E6 Hex Color
An airy and clean pale neutral
This pale, neutral shade carries a whisper of yellow, creating an airy and clean aesthetic. Because it is highly desaturated, #f5f0e6 works best as a background base rather than an accent. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys to capitalize on the strong contrast, which offers excellent readability for text. The hex code #f5f0e6 provides a soft, minimal alternative to stark white in UI design projects.
Questions about #f5f0e6
What is #f5f0e6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5f0e6 is rgb(245, 240, 230), in HSL hsl(40, 43%, 93%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 6%, 4%.
How should #f5f0e6 be used in UI design?
#f5f0e6 works best as a primary background color to replace harsh, bright whites, providing a softer and more inviting feel for reading. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys to ensure the text remains legible and accessible.
Is #f5f0e6 readable on white or black?
#f5f0e6 has a 1.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.48:1 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.