#FCE5EF color
The hex color #FCE5EF is a very light, moderate rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98.8% red, 89.8% green and 93.7% blue (252, 229, 239).
Its hue angle is 334°, with 79% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 9% magenta, 5% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Sweetly (#FFE5EF), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.59:1).
#FCE5EF color codes
| HEX | #FCE5EF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(252, 229, 239) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98.8%, 89.8%, 93.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(334, 79%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(334, 9%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 9%, 5%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93, 9.51, -2) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93, 9.71, 348.14) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(83.742, 82.967, 93.247) | |
| Decimal | 16573935 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FCE5EF, 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 #FCE5EF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FCE5EF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.59:1 | 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 #FCE5EF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e7e9efProtanopia
no red cones#ececeeDeuteranopia
no green cones#ffe5e8Tritanopia
no blue cones#ebebebAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fce5ef; }
.text { color: #fce5ef; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fce5ef; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(252 229 239 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fce5ef, #fce6e5); }Similar colors
#ffe5efSweetly#ffe8f4Fairy Dust#f6e2eaFirst Crush#f8e0e7Pork Belly#fbe0e8Watermelon Mousse#f9dfe5Cake Frosting#ffedf8Partial Pink#ffebfaStrawberry Bonbon
Closest common color name: Lavender Blush.
Questions
- What color is #FCE5EF?
- #FCE5EF is a very light, moderate rose, closest to the named color Sweetly. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FCE5EF?
- The RGB value is 252, 229, 239: 252 red, 229 green and 239 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FCE5EF?
- The complementary color is #E5FCF2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FCE5EF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.59:1 and white text 1.19:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.