#FF8E91 color
The hex color #FF8E91 is a light, vivid red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 100% red, 55.7% green and 56.9% blue (255, 142, 145).
Its hue angle is 358°, with 100% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 44% magenta, 43% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Tulip (#FF878D), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.53:1).
#FF8E91 color codes
| HEX | #FF8E91 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 142, 145) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(100%, 55.7%, 56.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(358, 100%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(358, 44%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 44%, 43%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(71.32, 42.85, 17.49) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(71.32, 46.28, 22.2) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.027, 42.656, 32.065) | |
| Decimal | 16748177 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FF8E91, 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 #FF8E91 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.53:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FF8E91 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.53:1 | 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 #FF8E91 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a6a190Protanopia
no red cones#c1b78fDeuteranopia
no green cones#ff8090Tritanopia
no blue cones#afafafAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ff8e91; }
.text { color: #ff8e91; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ff8e91; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(255 142 145 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ff8e91, #ffc38e); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #FF8E91?
- #FF8E91 is a light, vivid red, closest to the named color Tulip. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FF8E91?
- The RGB value is 255, 142, 145: 255 red, 142 green and 145 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FF8E91?
- The complementary color is #8EFFFC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FF8E91?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.53:1 and white text 2.2:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.