#F5D4E2 color
The hex color #F5D4E2 is a very light, moderate rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.1% red, 83.1% green and 88.6% blue (245, 212, 226).
Its hue angle is 335°, with 62% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 13% magenta, 8% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Lovely Breeze (#F9D8E4), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.4:1).
#F5D4E2 color codes
| HEX | #F5D4E2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(245, 212, 226) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.1%, 83.1%, 88.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(335, 62%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(335, 13%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 13%, 8%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.96, 13.76, -2.63) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.96, 14.01, 349.19) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(74.926, 71.992, 81.886) | |
| Decimal | 16110818 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F5D4E2, 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 #F5D4E2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.4:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F5D4E2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.4:1 | 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 #F5D4E2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d7dae3Protanopia
no red cones#dedfe1Deuteranopia
no green cones#fad3d9Tritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f5d4e2; }
.text { color: #f5d4e2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f5d4e2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(245 212 226 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f5d4e2, #f5d7d4); }
Similar colors
#f9d8e4Lovely Breeze#f2cfdcBallerina#efcedcBerry Butter#fdd7e4Pig Pink#ffdbe9Strawberry Cheesecake#ffdae9Mimi Pink#ffd9e7Strawberry Milk#f0ccd9Smidgen of Love
Closest common color name: Pastel Pink.
Questions
- What color is #F5D4E2?
- #F5D4E2 is a very light, moderate rose, closest to the named color Lovely Breeze. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F5D4E2?
- The RGB value is 245, 212, 226: 245 red, 212 green and 226 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F5D4E2?
- The complementary color is #D4F5E7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F5D4E2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.4:1 and white text 1.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.