Color #F5EFBC Color / Colour Code #F5EFBC
This page shows the hex color code for color #f5efbc (#F5EFBC). The colour is a yellow tone with 74% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F5EFBC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F5EFBC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 24, 54, and 84 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 54, 174, and 294 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F5EFBC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 54 and saturation at 74%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 54 to 99 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 54 with its complement at 234 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #F5EFBC
Lightness variations at hue 54 and 74% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F5EFBC
Design Use Cases for #F5EFBC
Vibrant Brand Color
#F5EFBC has a strong 74% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Near-White Background
At 85% lightness, #F5EFBC is very close to white but carries a subtle yellow tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Attention & Optimism
#F5EFBC is in the yellow spectrum (hue 54). Yellow attracts attention faster than any other color. Use it for warning labels, featured content markers, star ratings, and tooltip backgrounds. Pair with dark text since yellow often fails contrast checks against white.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #F5EFBC (hue 54) to its complement at hue 234. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 84. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5efbc, #bcc2f5);
CSS Code for #F5EFBC
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #F5EFBC based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #F5EFBC (#F5EFBC)
#F5EFBC is a yellow color (colour) with RGB channel values of 245 red, 239 green, and 188 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 54 degrees with 74% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F5EFBC is 235/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 23% yellow, and 4% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F5EFBC against white is 1.17:1 and against black is 17.96:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.96:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #BCC2F5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F5EFBC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F5D3BC and #DEF5BC, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #F5EFBC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F5EFBC?
- #F5EFBC is Color #F5EFBC, a yellow color (colour) with RGB(245, 239, 188), HSL(54, 74%, 85%), and CMYK(0%, 2%, 23%, 4%). Its perceived brightness is 235/255.
- Is #F5EFBC accessible for text?
- Against white, #F5EFBC has a contrast ratio of 1.17:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.96:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F5EFBC?
- The complementary colour is #BCC2F5 (hue 234). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F5D3BC and #DEF5BC. The triadic palette adds #BCF5EF and #EFBCF5 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F5EFBC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f5efbc; or rgb(245, 239, 188); or hsl(54, 74%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 54 74% 85%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.