#F5F4E5 Hex Color
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#f5f4e5 is a pale, faded yellow with a soft gray cast. Its low saturation creates a clean, airy feel suited to minimalist backgrounds, open layouts, and budget-focused branding. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal text for strong readability, while darker olive or muted navy adds definition. The hex code is #f5f4e5.
Questions about #f5f4e5
What is #f5f4e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5f4e5 is rgb(245, 244, 229), in HSL hsl(56, 44%, 93%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 7%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f5f4e5?
Does #f5f4e5 look warm or cool?
#f5f4e5 reads as a warm, pale yellow because its yellow base outweighs the soft gray cast, while low saturation keeps the warmth subtle and prevents it from looking strongly beige. It works well in calm, spacious layouts.
Is #f5f4e5 readable on white or black?
#f5f4e5 has a 1.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.95:1 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.