#FAE5E1 color
The hex color #FAE5E1 is a very light, moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98% red, 89.8% green and 88.2% blue (250, 229, 225).
Its hue angle is 10°, with 71% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 8% magenta, 10% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Tutu (#F8E4E3), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.36:1).
#FAE5E1 color codes
| HEX | #FAE5E1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(250, 229, 225) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98%, 89.8%, 88.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(10, 71%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(10, 10%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 8%, 10%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.49, 6.49, 4.54) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.49, 7.92, 34.95) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(81.033, 81.8, 82.74) | |
| Decimal | 16442849 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FAE5E1, 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 #FAE5E1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FAE5E1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.36:1 | 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 #FAE5E1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e9e7e1Protanopia
no red cones#eeebe1Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffe3e4Tritanopia
no blue cones#e9e9e9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fae5e1; }
.text { color: #fae5e1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fae5e1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(250 229 225 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fae5e1, #faf2e1); }
Similar colors
#f8e4e3Tutu#fceae6Pink Swirl#f4e3dfPearly#f0dedcButterfly Kisses#f2e0daFallen Petals#ffe4e1Misty Rose#f0e0dcWhite Russian#f0dbd5Porcelain Blush
Questions
- What color is #FAE5E1?
- #FAE5E1 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 #FAE5E1?
- The RGB value is 250, 229, 225: 250 red, 229 green and 225 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FAE5E1?
- The complementary color is #E1F6FA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FAE5E1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.36:1 and white text 1.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.