analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FAE5EF — Linen
#FAE5EF is a light saturated pink sitting at 331° 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 #FAE5EF
- fdf2f7
- f5cbdf
- eea3c7
- e67caf
- df5497
- d72d7f
- b32268
- 8c1b51
- 64133a
- 3d0c23
- 15040c
Color schemes using #FAE5EF
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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#FAE5EF FAQ
What color is #FAE5EF?
#FAE5EF is a shade of linen in the pink family. It has a hue of 331 degrees, 68% saturation and 94% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FAE5EF?
#FAE5EF is rgb(250, 229, 239) in RGB, hsl(331, 68%, 94%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 8%, 4%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FAE5EF?
White text on this background reaches 1.2:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.52:1.
What colors go well with #FAE5EF?
Its direct complement is #E5FAF0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E5FAE6 and #E5FAFA gives you contrast without the vibration.