#FFE5BF Hex Color
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Like cream thinned with a splash of orange juice, #ffe5bf is a pastel beige that stays soft despite its warmth. Its high lightness and low saturation make it a strong base color for backgrounds where plain white feels too cold. It flatters deep olive and chocolate brown far more than safe neutrals. Black text on #ffe5bf reaches about 17.2:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #ffe5bf
What is #ffe5bf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe5bf is rgb(255, 229, 191), in HSL hsl(36, 100%, 87%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 25%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffe5bf?
Deeper, earthier tones suit #ffe5bf best, like chocolate brown, olive, or slate blue, which stop it from washing out next to white. For a softer palette, terracotta and sage keep the mood warm.
Is #ffe5bf readable on white or black?
#ffe5bf has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.21:1 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.