#FDEFFA color
The hex color #FDEFFA is a very light, moderate magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 99.2% red, 93.7% green and 98% blue (253, 239, 250).
Its hue angle is 313°, with 78% saturation and 96% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 1% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Partial Pink (#FFEDF8), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.9:1).
#FDEFFA color codes
| HEX | #FDEFFA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(253, 239, 250) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(99.2%, 93.7%, 98%) | |
| HSL | hsl(313, 78%, 96%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(313, 6%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 1%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.8, 6.6, -3.6) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.8, 7.52, 331.38) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(88.627, 89.518, 103.034) | |
| Decimal | 16642042 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FDEFFA, 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 #FDEFFA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.9:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FDEFFA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.9:1 | 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 #FDEFFA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eff2fbProtanopia
no red cones#f2f4faDeuteranopia
no green cones#fff0f2Tritanopia
no blue cones#f3f3f3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fdeffa; }
.text { color: #fdeffa; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fdeffa; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(253 239 250 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fdeffa, #fdeff3); }
Similar colors
#ffedf8Partial Pink#f3e9f7Perfume Haze#fff0f5Lavender Blush#ffebfaStrawberry Bonbon#ffeff3Powder Puff#f0e5f5Holographic Lavender#ffedf1Sugar Coated#f2e4f5Minute Mauve
Questions
- What color is #FDEFFA?
- #FDEFFA is a very light, moderate magenta, closest to the named color Partial Pink. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FDEFFA?
- The RGB value is 253, 239, 250: 253 red, 239 green and 250 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FDEFFA?
- The complementary color is #EFFDF2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FDEFFA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.9:1 and white text 1.11:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.