Cotton Blossom
A warm, muted pale yellow
Cotton Blossom, hex code #f5f1e4, is a pale, bleached yellow with distinct grey undertones. It feels airy and clean, making it an excellent alternative to stark white backgrounds in minimalist layouts. Because it lacks high saturation, pair it with deep charcoal or forest green to prevent a washed-out look. Its readability supports black body text perfectly while adding warmth to open, negative spaces.
Questions about Cotton Blossom
What is the hex code for Cotton Blossom?
Cotton Blossom is #f5f1e4. In RGB that is rgb(245, 241, 228), in HSL hsl(46, 46%, 93%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 7%, 4%.
Which color schemes pair best with Cotton Blossom?
Because this shade is a desaturated, pale yellow, it gains depth when paired with grounded, earthy tones. It creates a balanced, professional look when combined with forest green accents or deep charcoal typography to prevent the layout from feeling washed out.
Is Cotton Blossom readable on white or black?
Cotton Blossom has a 1.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.58:1 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.