#F2E5E5 Hex Color
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#f2e5e5 is a pale, muted red with a soft gray cast, giving it a delicate, airy appearance. It works well as a spacious UI or packaging background, though white nearby can make it look washed out. Pair it with charcoal for crisp contrast, and use black text for strong readability. The hex code is #f2e5e5.
Questions about #f2e5e5
What is #f2e5e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2e5e5 is rgb(242, 229, 229), in HSL hsl(0, 33%, 92%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 5%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f2e5e5?
Does #f2e5e5 look warm or cool?
#f2e5e5 reads as a soft, slightly warm blush because its red value sits above its nearly equal green and blue values. A gray cast tempers that warmth, giving the shade an airy, understated mood.
Is #f2e5e5 readable on white or black?
#f2e5e5 has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.11:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.