#FADDEA Hex Color
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Not quite bubblegum and far from white, this pale pink carries so little saturation it drifts toward lavender. The hex code #faddea reads soft at any scale, which makes it a strong 60% background in cosmetic, floral, and confectionery palettes. Black text holds a 16.6:1 contrast on it, so body copy stays readable. Pair it with deep plum for a richer take on pastel.
Questions about #faddea
What is #faddea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #faddea is rgb(250, 221, 234), in HSL hsl(333, 74%, 92%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 6%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #faddea?
Deep plum and forest green give #faddea the contrast its low saturation lacks, while cream and taupe keep the palette soft. Save stronger pinks for accents so this shade stays the calm base.
Is #faddea readable on white or black?
#faddea has a 1.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.59:1 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.