#FCE7E9 color
The hex color #FCE7E9 is a very light, moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98.8% red, 90.6% green and 91.4% blue (252, 231, 233).
Its hue angle is 354°, with 78% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 8% magenta, 8% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Pink Lemonade (#FFEAEB), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.75:1).
#FCE7E9 color codes
| HEX | #FCE7E9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(252, 231, 233) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98.8%, 90.6%, 91.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(354, 78%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(354, 8%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 8%, 8%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.33, 7.47, 1.62) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.33, 7.64, 12.23) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(83.427, 83.732, 88.842) | |
| Decimal | 16574441 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FCE7E9, 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 #FCE7E9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.75:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FCE7E9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.75:1 | 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 #FCE7E9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eaeae9Protanopia
no red cones#efede9Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffe6e8Tritanopia
no blue cones#ecececAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fce7e9; }
.text { color: #fce7e9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fce7e9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(252 231 233 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fce7e9, #fcf0e7); }
Similar colors
#ffeaebPink Lemonade#ffebeeJust Pink Enough#ffe7ebPorcelain Skin#ffedefTranslucent Unicorn#f8e4e3Tutu#ffedf1Sugar Coated#f6dfe0Hint of Red#f6dee0Blowing Kisses
Closest common color name: Misty Rose.
Questions
- What color is #FCE7E9?
- #FCE7E9 is a very light, moderate red, closest to the named color Pink Lemonade. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FCE7E9?
- The RGB value is 252, 231, 233: 252 red, 231 green and 233 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FCE7E9?
- The complementary color is #E7FCFA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FCE7E9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.75:1 and white text 1.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.