#FFE4E2 Hex Color
A luminous neutral blush with grey softness
A luminous, desaturated red, #ffe4e2 carries a pale, almost grey undertone that softens its natural intensity. Because it reads as a gentle neutral, this color works best as a supporting background rather than a primary accent. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or slate blue, creating high contrast without overwhelming the eye. The hex code for this shade is #ffe4e2.
Questions about #ffe4e2
What is #ffe4e2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe4e2 is rgb(255, 228, 226), in HSL hsl(4, 100%, 94%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 11%, 0%.
How should I use #ffe4e2 in a design layout?
Use #ffe4e2 as a gentle, desaturated background color rather than a primary accent to keep your interface feeling light and airy. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or slate tones, providing necessary contrast for readability without overwhelming the eye.
Does #ffe4e2 look warm or cool?
While #ffe4e2 originates from the red family, its prominent grey undertone cools it significantly, shifting it toward a neutral, dusty pink. This desaturation makes it versatile enough to mimic a soft off-white in compositions where a pure white feels too stark or sterile.
Is #ffe4e2 readable on white or black?
#ffe4e2 has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.44:1 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.