#FEE1E3 color
The hex color #FEE1E3 is a very light, vivid red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 99.6% red, 88.2% green and 89% blue (254, 225, 227).
Its hue angle is 356°, with 94% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 11% magenta, 11% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Blowing Kisses (#F6DEE0), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.09:1).
#FEE1E3 color codes
| HEX | #FEE1E3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(254, 225, 227) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(99.6%, 88.2%, 89%) | |
| HSL | hsl(356, 94%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(356, 11%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 11%, 11%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.89, 10.27, 2.68) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.89, 10.61, 14.61) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(81.662, 80.469, 83.888) | |
| Decimal | 16703971 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FEE1E3, 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 #FEE1E3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.09:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FEE1E3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.09:1 | 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 #FEE1E3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e5e5e3Protanopia
no red cones#eceae3Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffdfe2Tritanopia
no blue cones#e8e8e8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fee1e3; }
.text { color: #fee1e3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fee1e3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(254 225 227 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fee1e3, #feeee1); }
Similar colors
#f6dee0Blowing Kisses#f9dfe5Cake Frosting#ffdfe5Pink Pleasure#fad9daLucky You#ffe7ebPorcelain Skin#f6dfe0Hint of Red#fedfdcDawn Patrol#f9dce3Marshmallow Heart
Closest common color name: Misty Rose.
Questions
- What color is #FEE1E3?
- #FEE1E3 is a very light, vivid red, closest to the named color Blowing Kisses. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FEE1E3?
- The RGB value is 254, 225, 227: 254 red, 225 green and 227 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FEE1E3?
- The complementary color is #E1FEFC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FEE1E3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.09:1 and white text 1.23:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.