#FAD4DB color
The hex color #FAD4DB is a very light, moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98% red, 83.1% green and 85.9% blue (250, 212, 219).
Its hue angle is 349°, with 79% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 15% magenta, 12% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is It’s a Girl! (#FFDAE2), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.51:1).
#FAD4DB color codes
| HEX | #FAD4DB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(250, 212, 219) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98%, 83.1%, 85.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(349, 79%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(349, 15%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 15%, 12%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.22, 14.35, 1.5) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.22, 14.43, 5.96) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(75.753, 72.527, 77.013) | |
| Decimal | 16438491 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FAD4DB, 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 #FAD4DB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.51:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FAD4DB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.51:1 | 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 #FAD4DB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d9d9dbProtanopia
no red cones#e1e0daDeuteranopia
no green cones#ffd2d6Tritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fad4db; }
.text { color: #fad4db; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fad4db; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(250 212 219 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fad4db, #fae0d4); }
Similar colors
#ffdae2It’s a Girl!#f5ced8Icy Pink#f5cdd2Pleasing Pink#fdd0d5Love Fumes#fdd7e4Pig Pink#ffdadcStrawberry Blonde#fcd2dfCreamy Strawberry#fdd7d8We Peep
Closest common color name: Pastel Pink.
Questions
- What color is #FAD4DB?
- #FAD4DB is a very light, moderate red, closest to the named color It’s a Girl!. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FAD4DB?
- The RGB value is 250, 212, 219: 250 red, 212 green and 219 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FAD4DB?
- The complementary color is #D4FAF3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FAD4DB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.51:1 and white text 1.35:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.