#FFEFEA Hex Color
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#ffefea is a pale, muted red with significant grey undertones. Because it sits so close to white, this neutral shade works well as a subtle background rather than an attention-grabbing accent. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal greys or muted teals to provide contrast. The hex code for this color is #ffefea, which offers excellent readability for black text in UI designs.
Questions about #ffefea
What is #ffefea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffefea is rgb(255, 239, 234), in HSL hsl(14, 100%, 96%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 8%, 0%.
What colors pair best with #ffefea?
#ffefea works beautifully when balanced against high-contrast, dark tones like charcoal or deep navy. By providing a light, neutral base, it allows these darker shades to anchor a design without the harshness of a pure white background.
Is #ffefea readable on white or black?
#ffefea has a 1.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.78:1 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.