#FCE8EB color
The hex color #FCE8EB is a very light, moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98.8% red, 91% green and 92.2% blue (252, 232, 235).
Its hue angle is 351°, with 77% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 8% magenta, 7% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Just Pink Enough (#FFEBEE), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.88:1).
#FCE8EB color codes
| HEX | #FCE8EB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(252, 232, 235) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98.8%, 91%, 92.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(351, 77%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(351, 8%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 8%, 7%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.63, 7.28, 1) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.63, 7.35, 7.85) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(83.995, 84.408, 90.449) | |
| Decimal | 16574699 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FCE8EB, 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 #FCE8EB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.88:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FCE8EB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.88:1 | 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 #FCE8EB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ebebebProtanopia
no red cones#efeeebDeuteranopia
no green cones#ffe7e9Tritanopia
no blue cones#edededAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fce8eb; }
.text { color: #fce8eb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fce8eb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(252 232 235 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fce8eb, #fcefe8); }Similar colors
#ffebeeJust Pink Enough#ffeaebPink Lemonade#ffedf1Sugar Coated#ffedefTranslucent Unicorn#ffe7ebPorcelain Skin#ffeff3Powder Puff#f8e4e3Tutu#f6dfe0Hint of Red
Closest common color name: Lavender Blush.
Questions
- What color is #FCE8EB?
- #FCE8EB 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 #FCE8EB?
- The RGB value is 252, 232, 235: 252 red, 232 green and 235 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FCE8EB?
- The complementary color is #E8FCF9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FCE8EB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.88:1 and white text 1.17:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.