#FAE8EC color
The hex color #FAE8EC is a very light, moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98% red, 91% green and 92.5% blue (250, 232, 236).
Its hue angle is 347°, with 64% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 6% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Sugar Coated (#FFEDF1), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.82:1).
#FAE8EC color codes
| HEX | #FAE8EC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(250, 232, 236) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98%, 91%, 92.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(347, 64%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(347, 7%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 6%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.49, 6.77, 0.27) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.49, 6.78, 2.25) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(83.419, 84.094, 91.178) | |
| Decimal | 16443628 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FAE8EC, 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 #FAE8EC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.82:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FAE8EC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.82:1 | 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 #FAE8EC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eaebecProtanopia
no red cones#eeedecDeuteranopia
no green cones#fee7e9Tritanopia
no blue cones#ecececAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fae8ec; }
.text { color: #fae8ec; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fae8ec; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(250 232 236 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fae8ec, #faede8); }Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #FAE8EC?
- #FAE8EC is a very light, moderate red, closest to the named color Sugar Coated. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FAE8EC?
- The RGB value is 250, 232, 236: 250 red, 232 green and 236 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FAE8EC?
- The complementary color is #E8FAF6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FAE8EC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.82:1 and white text 1.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.