#FFE0D7 color
The hex color #FFE0D7 is a very light, vivid red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 100% red, 87.8% green and 84.3% blue (255, 224, 215).
Its hue angle is 13°, with 100% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 12% magenta, 16% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Pink Parfait (#FADDD5), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.9:1).
#FFE0D7 color codes
| HEX | #FFE0D7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 224, 215) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(100%, 87.8%, 84.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(13, 100%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(13, 16%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 12%, 16%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.45, 9.25, 8.32) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.45, 12.44, 41.97) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(80.161, 79.48, 75.395) | |
| Decimal | 16769239 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FFE0D7, 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 #FFE0D7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.9:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FFE0D7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.9:1 | 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 #FFE0D7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e7e3d6Protanopia
no red cones#eee9d7Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffdcddTritanopia
no blue cones#e6e6e6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ffe0d7; }
.text { color: #ffe0d7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ffe0d7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(255 224 215 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffe0d7, #fff4d7); }
Similar colors
#faddd5Pink Parfait#fddfdaPink Glitter#fbd9cdYours Truly#f6dcd2Air-Kiss#fbd8ccTwinkle Pink#f8d7d0Bloodthirsty Beige#fbd7ccCinderella#fedfdcDawn Patrol
Closest common color name: Misty Rose.
Questions
- What color is #FFE0D7?
- #FFE0D7 is a very light, vivid red, closest to the named color Pink Parfait. It belongs to the orange family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FFE0D7?
- The RGB value is 255, 224, 215: 255 red, 224 green and 215 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FFE0D7?
- The complementary color is #D7F6FF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FFE0D7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.9:1 and white text 1.24:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.