#F5F3EB Hex Color

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#f5f3eb is a pale, low-saturation yellow with soft gray undertones, giving it a bleached, almost-white appearance. Its delicate, airy character suits minimalist layouts, open-space branding, and budget or construction designs. Use it as a dominant background with black text, which remains highly readable and meets WCAG AA contrast standards. The hex code is #f5f3eb.

Questions about #f5f3eb

What is #f5f3eb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5f3eb is rgb(245, 243, 235), in HSL hsl(48, 33%, 94%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 4%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f5f3eb?
Pair #f5f3eb with charcoal or deep brown for readable contrast, then add muted sage or terracotta accents for warmth. These subdued tones balance its nearly white surface without making the layout feel harsh.
Where does #f5f3eb work best in a design?
Use #f5f3eb for minimalist backgrounds, open-space branding, and construction or budget-focused layouts. Its pale yellow warmth feels softer than stark white, while the gray undertone keeps the overall design restrained beside black typography.
Is #f5f3eb readable on white or black?
#f5f3eb has a 1.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.90:1 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.