#F5FFCB Hex Color
Luminous and airy pale yellow tone
#f5ffcb is a luminous, pale yellow that feels cleaner and softer than a standard cream. Because it is highly unsaturated and light, it works best as a subtle background tone rather than a foreground color. Black text provides excellent contrast against this shade. Pair it with soft charcoals or deep moss greens to ground its airy, bright quality without looking washed out.
Questions about #f5ffcb
What is #f5ffcb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5ffcb is rgb(245, 255, 203), in HSL hsl(72, 100%, 90%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 20%, 0%.
What colors pair best with #f5ffcb?
The high luminosity of #f5ffcb balances well with darker, grounded earth tones. Try pairing this hex color with deep charcoal or rich moss green to create a sophisticated contrast that keeps the overall design from feeling too washed out or ethereal.
Is #f5ffcb suitable for text content?
Using #f5ffcb for large or body text is generally poor for accessibility due to its extreme lightness. It is significantly more effective as a background or highlight color, allowing for high-contrast, dark-colored text to sit comfortably on top.
Is #f5ffcb readable on white or black?
#f5ffcb has a 1.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 20.04:1 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.