#F2DCEB color
The hex color #F2DCEB is a very light, desaturated magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 94.9% red, 86.3% green and 92.2% blue (242, 220, 235).
Its hue angle is 319°, with 46% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 9% magenta, 3% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Bunny Tail (#FFE3F4), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.21:1).
#F2DCEB color codes
| HEX | #F2DCEB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(242, 220, 235) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(94.9%, 86.3%, 92.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(319, 46%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(319, 9%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 9%, 3%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.89, 10.11, -4.57) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.89, 11.09, 335.67) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(77.205, 76.063, 89.196) | |
| Decimal | 15916267 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F2DCEB, 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 #F2DCEB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.21:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F2DCEB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.21:1 | 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 #F2DCEB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dce0ecProtanopia
no red cones#e1e3eaDeuteranopia
no green cones#f5dce1Tritanopia
no blue cones#e2e2e2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f2dceb; }
.text { color: #f2dceb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f2dceb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(242 220 235 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f2dceb, #f2dce0); }
Similar colors
#ffe3f4Bunny Tail#ffe8f4Fairy Dust#f4daf1Grape Taffy#f6e2eaFirst Crush#ffe5efSweetly#f2e4f5Minute Mauve#f0d9e0Dolce Pink#ffebfaStrawberry Bonbon
Closest common color name: Lavender Blush.
Questions
- What color is #F2DCEB?
- #F2DCEB is a very light, desaturated magenta, closest to the named color Bunny Tail. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F2DCEB?
- The RGB value is 242, 220, 235: 242 red, 220 green and 235 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F2DCEB?
- The complementary color is #DCF2E3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F2DCEB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.21:1 and white text 1.3:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.