#FBDEEC color
The hex color #FBDEEC is a very light, moderate rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98.4% red, 87.1% green and 92.5% blue (251, 222, 236).
Its hue angle is 331°, with 78% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 12% magenta, 6% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Bunny Tail (#FFE3F4), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.76:1).
#FBDEEC color codes
| HEX | #FBDEEC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(251, 222, 236) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98.4%, 87.1%, 92.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(331, 78%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(331, 12%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 12%, 6%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.15, 12.28, -3.16) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.15, 12.68, 345.59) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(81.044, 78.809, 90.283) | |
| Decimal | 16506604 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FBDEEC, 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 #FBDEEC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.76:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FBDEEC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.76:1 | 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 #FBDEEC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e0e3edProtanopia
no red cones#e6e7ebDeuteranopia
no green cones#ffdee3Tritanopia
no blue cones#e6e6e6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fbdeec; }
.text { color: #fbdeec; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fbdeec; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(251 222 236 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fbdeec, #fbdede); }
Similar colors
#ffe3f4Bunny Tail#f9d8e4Lovely Breeze#ffdbe9Strawberry Cheesecake#ffe5efSweetly#ffdae9Mimi Pink#fbe0e8Watermelon Mousse#ffd9e7Strawberry Milk#f9dce3Marshmallow Heart
Closest common color name: Pastel Pink.
Questions
- What color is #FBDEEC?
- #FBDEEC is a very light, moderate rose, closest to the named color Bunny Tail. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FBDEEC?
- The RGB value is 251, 222, 236: 251 red, 222 green and 236 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FBDEEC?
- The complementary color is #DEFBED, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FBDEEC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.76:1 and white text 1.25:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.