#F5FDC4 Hex Color
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With its high lightness and muted saturation, #f5fdc4 appears as a luminous, mellow pale yellow with a faint green undertone. The hex code #f5fdc4 brings freshness and simplicity to health, clean beauty, bridal, or winter layouts. Use it as a generous base with charcoal or dark green details; black text reads clearly, reaching about a 19.7:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #f5fdc4
What is #f5fdc4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5fdc4 is rgb(245, 253, 196), in HSL hsl(68, 93%, 88%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 23%, 1%.
Does #f5fdc4 read as a warm or cool color?
#f5fdc4 reads warm because its bright yellow base outweighs its faint green undertone, though its low saturation keeps the effect soft rather than sunny or vivid. It suits fresh, sanitary, and bridal palettes.
Is #f5fdc4 suitable for body text and backgrounds?
#f5fdc4 works well as a light background for black text, which provides about a 19.7:1 contrast ratio and exceeds the WCAG AA 4.5:1 threshold for body text. Avoid white text, which offers weak contrast.
Is #f5fdc4 readable on white or black?
#f5fdc4 has a 1.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.72:1 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.