#FAE2E5 color
The hex color #FAE2E5 is a very light, moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98% red, 88.6% green and 89.8% blue (250, 226, 229).
Its hue angle is 352°, with 71% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 10% magenta, 8% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Blowing Kisses (#F6DEE0), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.07:1).
#FAE2E5 color codes
| HEX | #FAE2E5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(250, 226, 229) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98%, 88.6%, 89.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(352, 71%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(352, 10%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 10%, 8%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.85, 8.7, 1.53) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.85, 8.83, 9.98) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(80.762, 80.375, 85.373) | |
| Decimal | 16442085 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FAE2E5, 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 #FAE2E5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FAE2E5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.07:1 | 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 #FAE2E5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e5e5e5Protanopia
no red cones#ebe9e5Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffe0e3Tritanopia
no blue cones#e8e8e8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fae2e5; }
.text { color: #fae2e5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fae2e5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(250 226 229 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fae2e5, #faebe2); }
Similar colors
#f6dee0Blowing Kisses#ffe7ebPorcelain Skin#f6dfe0Hint of Red#f9dfe5Cake Frosting#f8e0e7Pork Belly#ffeaebPink Lemonade#ffebeeJust Pink Enough#fbe0e8Watermelon Mousse
Closest common color name: Misty Rose.
Questions
- What color is #FAE2E5?
- #FAE2E5 is a very light, moderate red, closest to the named color Blowing Kisses. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FAE2E5?
- The RGB value is 250, 226, 229: 250 red, 226 green and 229 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FAE2E5?
- The complementary color is #E2FAF7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FAE2E5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.07:1 and white text 1.23:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.