Misty Rose color: hex code #FFE4E1
Misty Rose has the hex code #FFE4E1. It is a very light, vivid red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 100% red, 89.4% green and 88.2% blue (255, 228, 225).
Its hue angle is 6°, with 100% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 11% magenta, 12% yellow and 0% black.
You can use it in CSS with the keyword mistyrose.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.44:1).
Misty Rose (#FFE4E1) color codes
| HEX | #FFE4E1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 228, 225) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(100%, 89.4%, 88.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(6, 100%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(6, 12%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 11%, 12%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.66, 8.75, 4.84) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.66, 9.99, 28.94) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(82.573, 82.185, 82.733) | |
| Decimal | 16770273 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Misty Rose, 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 #FFE4E1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.44:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FFE4E1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.44:1 | 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 #FFE4E1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e9e7e1Protanopia
no red cones#efece1Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffe1e3Tritanopia
no blue cones#eaeaeaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ffe4e1; }
.text { color: #ffe4e1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ffe4e1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(255 228 225 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffe4e1, #fff3e1); }Similar colors
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See #FFE4E1 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FFE4E1?
- #FFE4E1 is a very light, vivid red known as Misty Rose. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Misty Rose?
- The RGB value is 255, 228, 225: 255 red, 228 green and 225 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Misty Rose?
- The complementary color is #E1FCFF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FFE4E1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.44:1 and white text 1.2:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.