#FFE3F8 color
The hex color #FFE3F8 is a very light, vivid magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 100% red, 89% green and 97.3% blue (255, 227, 248).
Its hue angle is 315°, with 100% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 11% magenta, 3% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Bunny Tail (#FFE3F4), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.6:1).
#FFE3F8 color codes
| HEX | #FFE3F8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 227, 248) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(100%, 89%, 97.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(315, 100%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(315, 11%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 11%, 3%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93, 13.1, -6.66) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93, 14.7, 333.06) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(85.65, 82.977, 100.293) | |
| Decimal | 16770040 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FFE3F8, 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 #FFE3F8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.6:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FFE3F8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.6:1 | 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 #FFE3F8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e3e9f9Protanopia
no red cones#e9ecf7Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffe4eaTritanopia
no blue cones#ebebebAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ffe3f8; }
.text { color: #ffe3f8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ffe3f8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(255 227 248 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffe3f8, #ffe3ea); }
Similar colors
#ffe3f4Bunny Tail#f4daf1Grape Taffy#ffebfaStrawberry Bonbon#eed5eeScented Spring#ffe8f4Fairy Dust#ffdbe9Strawberry Cheesecake#ffdae9Mimi Pink#ffe5efSweetly
Closest common color name: Pastel Pink.
Questions
- What color is #FFE3F8?
- #FFE3F8 is a very light, vivid magenta, closest to the named color Bunny Tail. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FFE3F8?
- The RGB value is 255, 227, 248: 255 red, 227 green and 248 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FFE3F8?
- The complementary color is #E3FFEA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FFE3F8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.6:1 and white text 1.19:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.