Fairy Tale color: hex code #EFB4CA
Fairy Tale has the hex code #EFB4CA. It is a very light, moderate rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.7% red, 70.6% green and 79.2% blue (239, 180, 202).
Its hue angle is 338°, with 65% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 25% magenta, 15% yellow and 6% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.05:1).
Fairy Tale (#EFB4CA) color codes
| HEX | #EFB4CA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(239, 180, 202) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.7%, 70.6%, 79.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(338, 65%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(338, 25%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 25%, 15%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.19, 24.67, -2.74) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.19, 24.82, 353.66) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.579, 55.26, 63.236) | |
| Decimal | 15709386 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Fairy Tale, 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 #EFB4CA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.74:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EFB4CA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.74:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.05:1 | 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 #EFB4CA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#babecbProtanopia
no red cones#c8c8c9Deuteranopia
no green cones#f9b2bbTritanopia
no blue cones#c4c4c4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #efb4ca; }
.text { color: #efb4ca; }
.border { border: 2px solid #efb4ca; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(239 180 202 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #efb4ca, #efbcb4); }Similar colors
#edb2c4Fallen Blossoms#f2b8caBerries N’ Cream#f4b6d1Pink Marshmallow#eaacc6Pink Macaroon#f5b2c5Cupid#e8b5ceSweet Lilac#edb8c7Chantilly#e6aac1Little Princess
Closest common color name: Cotton Candy.
See #EFB4CA on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EFB4CA?
- #EFB4CA is a very light, moderate rose known as Fairy Tale. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Fairy Tale?
- The RGB value is 239, 180, 202: 239 red, 180 green and 202 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Fairy Tale?
- The complementary color is #B4EFD9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EFB4CA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.05:1 and white text 1.74:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.