#F5F5E5 Hex Color

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Tinted with a faint yellow undertone, #f5f5e5 is a pale, faded shade with almost-grey softness. Its high lightness creates an airy, clean mood suited to minimal backgrounds, open layouts, and budget-focused construction or sale graphics. Use it as a dominant base with black text, which reaches about 19.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #f5f5e5.

Questions about #f5f5e5

What is #f5f5e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5f5e5 is rgb(245, 245, 229), in HSL hsl(60, 44%, 93%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 7%, 4%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #f5f5e5?
#f5f5e5 pairs well with charcoal, navy, muted sage, and warm wood tones, adding definition without overpowering its pale, almost-grey yellow base while preserving its airy, delicate mood.
Is #f5f5e5 readable on white or black?
#f5f5e5 has a 1.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.07:1 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.