#FAEEEC Hex Color
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Barely-there red with a near-grey softness, the hex code #faeeec sits one step from white. Its faint warmth reads gentler than plain white on screens, which makes it a solid base for UI backgrounds and large surfaces. Black text passes easily on it at about 18.5:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for a subtle lift.
Questions about #faeeec
What is #faeeec in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #faeeec is rgb(250, 238, 236), in HSL hsl(9, 58%, 95%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 6%, 2%.
What text color works best on #faeeec?
Black text is clearest on #faeeec, with about 18.5:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for body text. Dark charcoal also reads comfortably if pure black feels too harsh.
What colors pair well with #faeeec?
Deep teal and charcoal give its faint warmth something to push against, making the pair feel balanced rather than washed out. Skip saturated reds, since they blur into the pale base.
Is #faeeec readable on white or black?
#faeeec has a 1.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.50:1 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.