#FFE5B0 Hex Color
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Soft and luminous, #ffe5b0 is a warm, muted blend of beige and pale yellow. Its lightness creates a gentle, youthful mood suited to spring branding, baby products, spa packaging, and welcoming interiors. Use it as a dominant background with dark brown or black text, which remains highly readable. The hex code for this pastel shade is #ffe5b0.
Questions about #ffe5b0
What is #ffe5b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe5b0 is rgb(255, 229, 176), in HSL hsl(40, 100%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 31%, 0%.
Which colors pair well with #ffe5b0?
#ffe5b0 pairs well with dark brown, charcoal, terracotta, and muted sage, creating grounded contrast while preserving its soft warmth in spring branding, spa packaging, welcoming interiors, and gentle editorial layouts.
Is #ffe5b0 warm or cool?
#ffe5b0 reads as a warm color because its pale yellow base carries more golden warmth than blue or gray; its muted lightness keeps that warmth gentle, making it suitable for cheerful but calming backgrounds and soft seasonal visuals.
Is #ffe5b0 readable on white or black?
#ffe5b0 has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.08:1 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.