#FCEAE7 Hex Color
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A very pale, luminous red with subtle grey undertones, #fceae7 offers a desaturated warmth that avoids the intensity of standard reds. It works well as a soft background or neutral base for clean, modern interfaces. Because of its light value, this hex code pairs comfortably with charcoal or deep espresso text to ensure high legibility. It feels approachable rather than aggressive.
Questions about #fceae7
What is #fceae7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fceae7 is rgb(252, 234, 231), in HSL hsl(9, 78%, 95%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 8%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fceae7 for UI design?
Is #fceae7 considered a warm or cool color?
While #fceae7 is a tint of red, its subtle grey undertones push it toward a neutral territory that feels neither aggressively hot nor strictly cool. This balanced temperature makes it a versatile choice for modern, minimalist web design layouts.
Is #fceae7 readable on white or black?
#fceae7 has a 1.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.06:1 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.