#FDEAEE color
The hex color #FDEAEE is a very light, vivid red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 99.2% red, 91.8% green and 93.3% blue (253, 234, 238).
Its hue angle is 347°, with 83% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 8% magenta, 6% 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 18.18:1).
#FDEAEE color codes
| HEX | #FDEAEE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(253, 234, 238) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(99.2%, 91.8%, 93.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(347, 83%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(347, 8%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 8%, 6%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.27, 7.1, 0.39) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.27, 7.11, 3.16) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(85.362, 85.902, 92.956) | |
| Decimal | 16640750 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FDEAEE, 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 #FDEAEE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.18:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FDEAEE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.18:1 | 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 #FDEAEE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ecedeeProtanopia
no red cones#f0f0eeDeuteranopia
no green cones#ffe9ebTritanopia
no blue cones#eeeeeeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fdeaee; }
.text { color: #fdeaee; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fdeaee; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(253 234 238 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fdeaee, #fdefea); }
Similar colors
#ffebeeJust Pink Enough#ffedf1Sugar Coated#ffedefTranslucent Unicorn#ffeaebPink Lemonade#ffeff3Powder Puff#ffe7ebPorcelain Skin#fff0f5Lavender Blush#f6e2eaFirst Crush
Questions
- What color is #FDEAEE?
- #FDEAEE is a very light, vivid red, closest to the named color Just Pink Enough. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FDEAEE?
- The RGB value is 253, 234, 238: 253 red, 234 green and 238 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FDEAEE?
- The complementary color is #EAFDF9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FDEAEE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.18:1 and white text 1.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.