White Beach color: hex code #F5EFE5
White Beach has the hex code #F5EFE5. It is a very light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.1% red, 93.7% green and 89.8% blue (245, 239, 229).
Its hue angle is 37°, with 44% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 7% yellow and 4% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.36:1).
White Beach (#F5EFE5) color codes
| HEX | #F5EFE5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(245, 239, 229) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.1%, 93.7%, 89.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(37, 44%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(37, 7%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 7%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.65, 0.31, 5.54) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.65, 5.55, 86.82) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(82.664, 86.803, 86.513) | |
| Decimal | 16117733 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with White Beach, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #F5EFE5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F5EFE5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #F5EFE5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f2efe4Protanopia
no red cones#f3f0e5Deuteranopia
no green cones#f8edecTritanopia
no blue cones#f0f0f0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f5efe5; }
.text { color: #f5efe5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f5efe5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(245 239 229 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f5efe5, #f3f5e5); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Linen.
See #F5EFE5 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F5EFE5?
- #F5EFE5 is a very light, desaturated orange known as White Beach. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of White Beach?
- The RGB value is 245, 239, 229: 245 red, 239 green and 229 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of White Beach?
- The complementary color is #E5EBF5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F5EFE5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.36:1 and white text 1.14:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.