#F5F5EA Hex Color
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This pale, airy neutral sits between bleached yellow and light grey. With its low saturation, #f5f5ea functions as a clean, minimal background that keeps text readable. It pairs well with charcoal or deep olive accents to avoid looking washed out. Because it offers strong contrast against black, the hex code #f5f5ea remains an excellent choice for interfaces where legibility is the priority.
Questions about #f5f5ea
What is #f5f5ea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5f5ea is rgb(245, 245, 234), in HSL hsl(60, 35%, 94%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 4%, 4%.
What colors pair best with #f5f5ea?
Is #f5f5ea a good choice for text backgrounds?
Yes, this hex color is excellent for interface backgrounds because it provides a soft alternative to pure white. It maintains high readability for standard dark typography without causing the eye fatigue often associated with harsh, bright white screens.
Is #f5f5ea readable on white or black?
#f5f5ea has a 1.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.13:1 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.