#FAEAE6 Hex Color
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This muted, pale red carries a neutral, grayish quality that feels soft rather than aggressive. Because it is highly desaturated, #faeae6 works best as a balanced background or base shade for warm, minimalist UI designs. It pairs well with charcoal or deep espresso text to ensure high contrast. The hex code for this neutral shade is #faeae6.
Questions about #faeae6
What is #faeae6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #faeae6 is rgb(250, 234, 230), in HSL hsl(12, 67%, 94%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 8%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #faeae6 for UI design?
Is #faeae6 considered warm or cool?
Despite its grayish, desaturated appearance, #faeae6 is fundamentally a warm shade due to its red base. It avoids being aggressive or overly vibrant, making it an ideal choice when you want the inviting feeling of warmth without the intensity of a true pink or red.
Is #faeae6 readable on white or black?
#faeae6 has a 1.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.97:1 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.