#FFE3ED Hex Color
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#ffe3ed is a luminous, pale pink with subtle grey undertones. It serves as an effective UI background because it maintains strong readability with black text, offering a 17.5:1 contrast ratio. This desaturated shade pairs best with deeper, muted tones rather than pure white, which can make it appear washed out. The hex code for this soft color is #ffe3ed.
Questions about #ffe3ed
What is #ffe3ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe3ed is rgb(255, 227, 237), in HSL hsl(339, 100%, 95%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 7%, 0%.
Does #ffe3ed work well with white text?
#ffe3ed is a very light color, so it performs poorly with white text, failing standard web accessibility guidelines. Always use black or dark charcoal text to ensure high contrast and readability for your users on screen.
What colors pair well with #ffe3ed?
#ffe3ed pairs best with deeper, muted tones rather than bright or stark white shades. Try combining it with dusty blues, sage greens, or charcoal grey to create a sophisticated, balanced palette that prevents the pink from appearing too washed out.
Is #ffe3ed readable on white or black?
#ffe3ed has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.46:1 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.