#F5F5DB Hex Color
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#f5f5db is a pale, airy yellow with faint grey undertones that prevent it from feeling too saccharine. This delicate tint creates a clean, minimalist backdrop for print or digital projects. Because it is so desaturated, it pairs best with strong, high-contrast dark charcoals rather than lighter neutrals. The hex code for this color is #f5f5db, and it offers excellent readability with black text.
Questions about #f5f5db
What is #f5f5db in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5f5db is rgb(245, 245, 219), in HSL hsl(60, 57%, 91%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 11%, 4%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Does #f5f5db work well for UI text?
No, #f5f5db is too light to serve as a primary text color because it fails accessibility standards for legibility against white backgrounds. Use it instead as a clean, soft background color paired with dark charcoal text to ensure sufficient contrast for your users.
Why does #f5f5db feel different from a standard yellow?
The inclusion of grey undertones in #f5f5db desaturates the hue, moving it away from bright, sunny yellows toward a more sophisticated, neutral cream. This prevents the color from feeling overly sweet or aggressive in minimalist design applications.
Is #f5f5db readable on white or black?
#f5f5db has a 1.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.96:1 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.