#FFE2E1 Hex Color
A luminous, barely-there whisper of red
#ffe2e1 is a pale, luminous red that leans toward a desaturated, greyish tone. Because it lacks intense pigment, it works best as a soft background rather than an accent. This shade provides excellent readability for dark text, making it a functional choice for UI design in romance or hospitality branding. The hex code for this color is #ffe2e1.
Questions about #ffe2e1
What is #ffe2e1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe2e1 is rgb(255, 226, 225), in HSL hsl(2, 100%, 94%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 12%, 0%.
What colors pair best with #ffe2e1 for balanced UI design?
#ffe2e1 works exceptionally well when paired with charcoal or deep espresso text to maintain readability while keeping a soft, inviting aesthetic. For secondary accents, use muted sage or dusty blues to ground the inherent warmth of this pale red without overpowering the composition.
Is #ffe2e1 readable on white or black?
#ffe2e1 has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.21:1 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.