#FDD0E2 color
The hex color #FDD0E2 is a very light, vivid rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 99.2% red, 81.6% green and 88.6% blue (253, 208, 226).
Its hue angle is 336°, with 92% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 18% magenta, 11% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Creamy Strawberry (#FCD2DF), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.3:1).
#FDD0E2 color codes
| HEX | #FDD0E2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(253, 208, 226) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(99.2%, 81.6%, 88.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(336, 92%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(336, 18%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 18%, 11%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.72, 18.61, -2.9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.72, 18.84, 351.14) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(76.791, 71.488, 81.69) | |
| Decimal | 16634082 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FDD0E2, 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 #FDD0E2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.3:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FDD0E2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.3:1 | 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 #FDD0E2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d4d8e3Protanopia
no red cones#dedfe1Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffcfd6Tritanopia
no blue cones#dcdcdcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fdd0e2; }
.text { color: #fdd0e2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fdd0e2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(253 208 226 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fdd0e2, #fdd5d0); }
Similar colors
#fcd2dfCreamy Strawberry#f8c8dcPastel Pink#fdd7e4Pig Pink#ffd9e7Strawberry Milk#ffd9e6Pink Supremecy#ffdae9Mimi Pink#f3c3d8Sweetheart#edc5d7Tussie-Mussie
Questions
- What color is #FDD0E2?
- #FDD0E2 is a very light, vivid rose, closest to the named color Creamy Strawberry. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FDD0E2?
- The RGB value is 253, 208, 226: 253 red, 208 green and 226 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FDD0E2?
- The complementary color is #D0FDEB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FDD0E2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.3:1 and white text 1.37:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.