#FCE4E6 Hex Color
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This luminous red possesses a washed-out, grayish quality that softens the typical aggression of the hue. While it lacks the intensity of a primary red, #fce4e6 functions well as a subtle background shade for UI interfaces. Because it offers high contrast with black text, it maintains readability where other pastels struggle. Pair this hex code with slate grey or deep charcoal to ground its airy appearance.
Questions about #fce4e6
What is #fce4e6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fce4e6 is rgb(252, 228, 230), in HSL hsl(355, 80%, 94%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 9%, 1%.
What colors should I pair with #fce4e6 for a balanced look?
To ground the airy nature of #fce4e6, pair it with slate grey or deep charcoal. These neutral, dark tones absorb the luminous quality of the red, preventing it from feeling too light or washed out in your final layout.
Is #fce4e6 readable on white or black?
#fce4e6 has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.37:1 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.