analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FAE8E5 — Linen
#FAE8E5 is a light saturated red sitting at 9° 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.
#fae8e5
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #FAE8E5
- fdf4f2
- f5d1cb
- eeaea3
- e68c7c
- df6954
- d7472d
- b33822
- 8c2c1b
- 641f13
- 3d130c
- 150704
Color schemes using #FAE8E5
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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#FAE8E5 FAQ
What color is #FAE8E5?
#FAE8E5 is a shade of linen in the red family. It has a hue of 9 degrees, 68% saturation and 94% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FAE8E5?
#FAE8E5 is rgb(250, 232, 229) in RGB, hsl(9, 68%, 94%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 7%, 8%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FAE8E5?
White text on this background reaches 1.18:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.74:1.
What colors go well with #FAE8E5?
Its direct complement is #E5F7FA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E5FAF3 and #E5EDFA gives you contrast without the vibration.