analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F5EFEF — Alabaster
#F5EFEF is a light desaturated red sitting at 0° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#f5efef
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Tints and shades of #F5EFEF
- f9f6f6
- e7d9d9
- d5bcbc
- c39f9f
- b18282
- 9f6565
- 835252
- 664040
- 492e2e
- 2d1c1c
- 100a0a
Color schemes using #F5EFEF
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#F5EFEF FAQ
What color is #F5EFEF?
#F5EFEF is a shade of alabaster in the red family. It has a hue of 0 degrees, 23% saturation and 95% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #F5EFEF?
#F5EFEF is rgb(245, 239, 239) in RGB, hsl(0, 23%, 95%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 2%, 4%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F5EFEF?
White text on this background reaches 1.14:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 18.48:1.
What colors go well with #F5EFEF?
Its direct complement is #EFF5F5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EFF5F2 and #EFF2F5 gives you contrast without the vibration.