#F5F5EB Hex Color
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#f5f5eb is a bleached yellow with strong grey undertones, creating a delicate, airy atmosphere. Because it sits so close to white, it works best as a primary background color rather than an accent. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate text for maximum readability. The hex code for this neutral shade is #f5f5eb, offering excellent contrast for small body copy.
Questions about #f5f5eb
What is #f5f5eb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5f5eb is rgb(245, 245, 235), in HSL hsl(60, 33%, 94%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 4%, 4%.
Where is the best place to use #f5f5eb in design?
Use #f5f5eb primarily as a background color to establish a soft, airy atmosphere. Because it acts as a neutral base, it offers excellent readability for dark, high-contrast text like charcoal or deep slate, ensuring your content remains clear and accessible.
Is #f5f5eb considered a warm or cool color?
While #f5f5eb is technically a yellow-based hue, its strong grey undertones give it a neutral, balanced temperature. This makes it more versatile than a pure yellow, allowing it to sit quietly behind other elements without creating visual fatigue for the viewer.
Is #f5f5eb readable on white or black?
#f5f5eb has a 1.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.14:1 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.