#FFFBE5 Hex Color
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#fffbe5 is a luminous off-white with a soft yellow cast and a barely gray, muted edge. Its high lightness suggests purity, freshness, and simplicity without the starkness of bright white. Use it as a dominant UI or editorial background, then add black text for strong contrast. The hex code is #fffbe5.
Questions about #fffbe5
What is #fffbe5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fffbe5 is rgb(255, 251, 229), in HSL hsl(51, 100%, 95%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 10%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #fffbe5?
#fffbe5 pairs well with black or charcoal text and muted navy accents, because its very light, low-saturation base benefits from dark structure and restrained color rather than another pale neutral. Bright white beside it can make its yellow undertone more noticeable.
Is #fffbe5 readable on white or black?
#fffbe5 has a 1.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 20.18:1 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.