analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FAE5ED — Linen
#FAE5ED is a light saturated pink sitting at 337° 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.
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Tints and shades of #FAE5ED
- fdf2f6
- f5cbdb
- eea3c0
- e67ca5
- df5489
- d72d6e
- b3225a
- 8c1b46
- 641332
- 3d0c1e
- 15040b
Color schemes using #FAE5ED
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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#FAE5ED FAQ
What color is #FAE5ED?
#FAE5ED is a shade of linen in the pink family. It has a hue of 337 degrees, 68% saturation and 94% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FAE5ED?
#FAE5ED is rgb(250, 229, 237) in RGB, hsl(337, 68%, 94%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 8%, 5%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FAE5ED?
White text on this background reaches 1.2:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.5:1.
What colors go well with #FAE5ED?
Its direct complement is #E5FAF2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E5FAE8 and #E5F8FA gives you contrast without the vibration.