#FFE6E6 Hex Color

A luminous pale red with soft warmth

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#ffe6e6 is a pale, luminous red with a washed-out, greyish undertone that keeps it from feeling aggressive. Because it is so light, black text remains highly legible against it. This color works best as a soft, subtle background for food or lifestyle interfaces where you need a hint of warmth without the intensity of a pure red. The hex code for this shade is #ffe6e6.

Questions about #ffe6e6

What is #ffe6e6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe6e6 is rgb(255, 230, 230), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 95%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 10%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffe6e6?
#ffe6e6 works beautifully when anchored by deeper, cooler tones that ground its airy quality. Try pairing it with charcoal for text contrast or sage to create a natural, calming palette that feels balanced and modern for digital interfaces.
Is #ffe6e6 readable on white or black?
#ffe6e6 has a 1.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.71:1 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.