#F4E4E8 color
The hex color #F4E4E8 is a very light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 95.7% red, 89.4% green and 91% blue (244, 228, 232).
Its hue angle is 345°, with 42% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 5% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Homoeopathic Red (#ECDBE0), a difference of 2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.11:1).
#F4E4E8 color codes
| HEX | #F4E4E8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(244, 228, 232) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(95.7%, 89.4%, 91%) | |
| HSL | hsl(345, 42%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(345, 7%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 5%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.93, 6.11, 0.01) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.93, 6.11, 0.14) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(79.615, 80.547, 87.681) | |
| Decimal | 16049384 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F4E4E8, 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 #F4E4E8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.11:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F4E4E8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.11:1 | 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 #F4E4E8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e6e6e8Protanopia
no red cones#e9e9e8Deuteranopia
no green cones#f7e3e5Tritanopia
no blue cones#e8e8e8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f4e4e8; }
.text { color: #f4e4e8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f4e4e8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(244 228 232 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f4e4e8, #f4e8e4); }
Similar colors
#ecdbe0Homoeopathic Red#ffedf1Sugar Coated#eddee6Antarctic Love#ffebeeJust Pink Enough#ebdbddDiscrete Pink#ffedefTranslucent Unicorn#ffeff3Powder Puff#f6e2eaFirst Crush
Closest common color name: Lavender Blush.
Questions
- What color is #F4E4E8?
- #F4E4E8 is a very light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Homoeopathic Red. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F4E4E8?
- The RGB value is 244, 228, 232: 244 red, 228 green and 232 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F4E4E8?
- The complementary color is #E4F4F0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F4E4E8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.11:1 and white text 1.23:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.