#FAE4E3 color
The hex color #FAE4E3 is a very light, moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98% red, 89.4% green and 89% blue (250, 228, 227).
Its hue angle is 3°, with 70% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 9% magenta, 9% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Tutu (#F8E4E3), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.27:1).
#FAE4E3 color codes
| HEX | #FAE4E3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(250, 228, 227) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98%, 89.4%, 89%) | |
| HSL | hsl(3, 70%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(3, 9%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 9%, 9%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.29, 7.34, 3.21) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.29, 8.01, 23.64) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(81.032, 81.358, 84.093) | |
| Decimal | 16442595 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FAE4E3, 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 #FAE4E3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.27:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FAE4E3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.27:1 | 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 #FAE4E3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e8e7e3Protanopia
no red cones#edeae3Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffe2e4Tritanopia
no blue cones#e9e9e9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fae4e3; }
.text { color: #fae4e3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fae4e3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(250 228 227 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fae4e3, #faf0e3); }
Similar colors
#f8e4e3Tutu#f6dfe0Hint of Red#ffeaebPink Lemonade#ffe4e1Misty Rose#f6dee0Blowing Kisses#f4dbd9Fresco#f0dedcButterfly Kisses#ffebeeJust Pink Enough
Questions
- What color is #FAE4E3?
- #FAE4E3 is a very light, moderate red, closest to the named color Tutu. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FAE4E3?
- The RGB value is 250, 228, 227: 250 red, 228 green and 227 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FAE4E3?
- The complementary color is #E3F9FA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FAE4E3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.27:1 and white text 1.22:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.