#FFF7E5 Hex Color
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Luminous and soft, this near-white hue carries subtle grey and yellow undertones. #fff7e5 functions best as a background color, providing a gentle alternative to stark, clinical white. It offers excellent readability for black text, making it a practical choice for web interfaces requiring a clean, approachable aesthetic. Use the hex code #fff7e5 when you need a neutral base that feels intentional rather than blank.
Questions about #fff7e5
What is #fff7e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fff7e5 is rgb(255, 247, 229), in HSL hsl(42, 100%, 95%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 10%, 0%.
Does #fff7e5 read as warm or cool?
The #fff7e5 hue reads definitively warm due to its subtle yellow and cream undertones. Unlike stark white, which can feel clinical or cold, this shade adds an organic, approachable quality that mimics the appearance of natural parchment or aging paper.
Is #fff7e5 readable on white or black?
#fff7e5 has a 1.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.68:1 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.