Color #FED2E5 Color / Colour Code #FED2E5
This page shows the hex color code for color #fed2e5 (#FED2E5). The colour is a pink tone with 96% saturation and 91% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FED2E5 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FED2E5 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 304, 334, and 4 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 334, 94, and 214 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FED2E5
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 334 and saturation at 96%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 334 to 19 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 334 with its complement at 154 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #FED2E5
Lightness variations at hue 334 and 96% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FED2E5
Design Use Cases for #FED2E5
High-Impact Accent
With 96% saturation, #FED2E5 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Near-White Background
At 91% lightness, #FED2E5 is very close to white but carries a subtle pink tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Playfulness & Compassion
#FED2E5 is in the pink range (hue 334). Pink ranges from energetic to gentle depending on saturation and lightness. Use it for beauty and cosmetics branding, social app interfaces, Valentine's themes, and youth-oriented design. Desaturated pinks work well as soft background tints.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #FED2E5 (hue 334) to its complement at hue 154. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 4. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fed2e5, #d2feeb);
CSS Code for #FED2E5
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FED2E5 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FED2E5 (#FED2E5)
#FED2E5 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 254 red, 210 green, and 229 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 334 degrees with 96% saturation and 91% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FED2E5 is 225/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 17% magenta, 10% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FED2E5 against white is 1.35:1 and against black is 15.56:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.56:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D2FEEB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FED2E5. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FED2FB and #FED5D2, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #FED2E5
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FED2E5?
- #FED2E5 is Color #FED2E5, a pink color (colour) with RGB(254, 210, 229), HSL(334, 96%, 91%), and CMYK(0%, 17%, 10%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 225/255.
- Is #FED2E5 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FED2E5 has a contrast ratio of 1.35:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.56:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FED2E5?
- The complementary colour is #D2FEEB (hue 154). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FED2FB and #FED5D2. The triadic palette adds #E5FED2 and #D2E5FE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FED2E5 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fed2e5; or rgb(254, 210, 229); or hsl(334, 96%, 91%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 334 96% 91%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.