analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FAE5E8 — Linen
#FAE5E8 is a light saturated red sitting at 351° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#fae5e8
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Tints and shades of #FAE5E8
- fdf2f4
- f5cbd1
- eea3ae
- e67c8c
- df5469
- d72d47
- b32238
- 8c1b2c
- 64131f
- 3d0c13
- 150407
Color schemes using #FAE5E8
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#FAE5E8 FAQ
What color is #FAE5E8?
#FAE5E8 is a shade of linen in the red family. It has a hue of 351 degrees, 68% saturation and 94% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FAE5E8?
#FAE5E8 is rgb(250, 229, 232) in RGB, hsl(351, 68%, 94%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 8%, 7%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FAE5E8?
White text on this background reaches 1.2:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.44:1.
What colors go well with #FAE5E8?
Its direct complement is #E5FAF7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E5FAED and #E5F3FA gives you contrast without the vibration.