#F5F0EB Hex Color
An airy bleached gray with warmth
#f5f0eb is a bleached, neutral gray with faint warm undertones. Because it sits very close to white, this shade functions best as an airy background for minimal interfaces or clean editorial layouts. It supports sharp contrast for small body text, ensuring high legibility. Avoid using it alongside pure white, as the contrast can look muddy rather than intentional. The hex code for this color is #f5f0eb.
Questions about #f5f0eb
What is #f5f0eb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5f0eb is rgb(245, 240, 235), in HSL hsl(30, 33%, 94%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 4%, 4%.
Does #f5f0eb read as cool or warm?
While #f5f0eb functions like a neutral white, its faint undertones lean warm, preventing the clinical feel of a pure, cold white. This makes it an ideal choice for interfaces that need to feel accessible and inviting rather than sterile.
What colors pair best with #f5f0eb for typography?
Is #f5f0eb readable on white or black?
#f5f0eb has a 1.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.54:1 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.