#FFD6E0 color
The hex color #FFD6E0 is a very light, vivid red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 100% red, 83.9% green and 87.8% blue (255, 214, 224).
Its hue angle is 345°, with 100% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 16% magenta, 12% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Creamy Strawberry (#FCD2DF), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.95:1).
#FFD6E0 color codes
| HEX | #FFD6E0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 214, 224) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(100%, 83.9%, 87.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(345, 100%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(345, 16%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 16%, 12%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.27, 15.85, 0.44) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.27, 15.85, 1.59) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(78.74, 74.737, 80.784) | |
| Decimal | 16766688 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FFD6E0, 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 #FFD6E0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.95:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FFD6E0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.95:1 | 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 #FFD6E0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dbdce0Protanopia
no red cones#e4e3dfDeuteranopia
no green cones#ffd4d9Tritanopia
no blue cones#e0e0e0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ffd6e0; }
.text { color: #ffd6e0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ffd6e0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(255 214 224 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffd6e0, #ffe1d6); }
Similar colors
#fcd2dfCreamy Strawberry#fdd7e4Pig Pink#ffdae2It’s a Girl!#ffd9e6Pink Supremecy#ffd9e7Strawberry Milk#f5ced8Icy Pink#ffdbe9Strawberry Cheesecake#ffdae9Mimi Pink
Closest common color name: Pastel Pink.
Questions
- What color is #FFD6E0?
- #FFD6E0 is a very light, vivid red, closest to the named color Creamy Strawberry. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FFD6E0?
- The RGB value is 255, 214, 224: 255 red, 214 green and 224 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FFD6E0?
- The complementary color is #D6FFF5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FFD6E0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.95:1 and white text 1.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.