#FEBBC0 color
The hex color #FEBBC0 is a very light, vivid red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 99.6% red, 73.3% green and 75.3% blue (254, 187, 192).
Its hue angle is 356°, with 97% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 26% magenta, 24% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Piglet (#FFC0C6), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.08:1).
#FEBBC0 color codes
| HEX | #FEBBC0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(254, 187, 192) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(99.6%, 73.3%, 75.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(356, 97%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(356, 26%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 26%, 24%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.07, 24.84, 7.02) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.07, 25.81, 15.78) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.159, 60.421, 57.931) | |
| Decimal | 16694208 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FEBBC0, 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 #FEBBC0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.08:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FEBBC0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.08:1 | 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 #FEBBC0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c6c5c0Protanopia
no red cones#d6d1bfDeuteranopia
no green cones#ffb5bdTritanopia
no blue cones#ccccccAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #febbc0; }
.text { color: #febbc0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #febbc0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(254 187 192 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #febbc0, #fed8bb); }
Similar colors
#ffc0c6Piglet#ffbcbcPeach Scone#ffbbbbHard Candy#ffbec8Love Affair#ffb6c1Light Pink#ffb6c1Matt Pink#f7bfc2Candy Cane#ffc3cbCotton Candy Comet
Questions
- What color is #FEBBC0?
- #FEBBC0 is a very light, vivid red, closest to the named color Piglet. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FEBBC0?
- The RGB value is 254, 187, 192: 254 red, 187 green and 192 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FEBBC0?
- The complementary color is #BBFEF9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FEBBC0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.08:1 and white text 1.61:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.