#FBE8EA color
The hex color #FBE8EA is a very light, moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98.4% red, 91% green and 91.8% blue (251, 232, 234).
Its hue angle is 354°, with 70% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 8% magenta, 7% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Just Pink Enough (#FFEBEE), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.83:1).
#FBE8EA color codes
| HEX | #FBE8EA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(251, 232, 234) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98.4%, 91%, 91.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(354, 70%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(354, 8%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 8%, 7%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.52, 6.78, 1.36) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.52, 6.91, 11.36) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(83.49, 84.164, 89.673) | |
| Decimal | 16509162 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FBE8EA, 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 #FBE8EA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.83:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FBE8EA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.83:1 | 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 #FBE8EA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ebeaeaProtanopia
no red cones#efeeeaDeuteranopia
no green cones#ffe7e9Tritanopia
no blue cones#ecececAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fbe8ea; }
.text { color: #fbe8ea; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fbe8ea; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(251 232 234 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fbe8ea, #fbf0e8); }Similar colors
#ffebeeJust Pink Enough#ffeaebPink Lemonade#ffedefTranslucent Unicorn#ffedf1Sugar Coated#f8e4e3Tutu#ffeff3Powder Puff#ffe7ebPorcelain Skin#feeeedVoracious White
Closest common color name: Lavender Blush.
Questions
- What color is #FBE8EA?
- #FBE8EA is a very light, moderate red, closest to the named color Just Pink Enough. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FBE8EA?
- The RGB value is 251, 232, 234: 251 red, 232 green and 234 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FBE8EA?
- The complementary color is #E8FBF9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FBE8EA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.83:1 and white text 1.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.