#F5F5DD Hex Color
A soft and airy parchment yellow
#f5f5dd is a bleached, pale yellow that mimics the look of aged paper or parchment. Because this tint is so light and airy, it functions best as a soft background alternative to sterile white. Pair it with charcoal or deep olive text to maintain readability, as its low saturation can wash out against lighter tones. The hex code for this delicate shade is #f5f5dd.
Questions about #f5f5dd
What is #f5f5dd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5f5dd is rgb(245, 245, 221), in HSL hsl(60, 55%, 91%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 10%, 4%.
Does #f5f5dd appear warm or cool in digital designs?
This shade reads distinctly warm due to its yellow base, making it an excellent choice for creating inviting, vintage-inspired interfaces. Avoid using it alongside very cool, icy blues unless you are deliberately seeking a high-contrast, complementary color scheme.
Is #f5f5dd readable on white or black?
#f5f5dd has a 1.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.98:1 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.