#F5F8EF Hex Color
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A barely tinted white with a faded lime cast, #f5f8ef feels delicate, clean, and airy. Its very low saturation keeps the mood neutral, while the pale green undertone adds freshness. The hex code #f5f8ef works well as a dominant base for health, bridal, and minimal interfaces, though it can look washed out beside pure white.
Questions about #f5f8ef
What is #f5f8ef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5f8ef is rgb(245, 248, 239), in HSL hsl(80, 39%, 95%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 4%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #f5f8ef?
Pair #f5f8ef with charcoal, muted olive, or warm terracotta when the design needs stronger definition without losing its clean, natural mood. These darker, earthier tones prevent the pale base from appearing washed out.
Is #f5f8ef readable on white or black?
#f5f8ef has a 1.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.55:1 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.