#FFE3E6 Hex Color
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Reach for #ffe3e6 when a layout needs red’s warmth without red’s volume. This luminous, almost grey pink works best as a soft base or UI background, with charcoal or deep plum type doing the heavy lifting. Its high lightness keeps pages airy, and black text sits on it at a 17.4:1 contrast ratio, so small body copy stays readable. Use the hex code #ffe3e6 where plain white feels too cold.
Questions about #ffe3e6
What is #ffe3e6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe3e6 is rgb(255, 227, 230), in HSL hsl(354, 100%, 95%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 10%, 0%.
What text color works best on #ffe3e6?
Black text reads best on #ffe3e6, with a contrast ratio of about 17.4:1, well above the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1. Darker tones like charcoal also hold up for body copy.
What colors pair well with #ffe3e6?
Deep plum, forest green, and warm terracotta all give #ffe3e6 enough contrast to feel intentional rather than washed out. Avoid pale yellows and whites nearby, which flatten its subtle red undertone.
Is #ffe3e6 readable on white or black?
#ffe3e6 has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.38:1 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.