Color #FFE4E7 Color / Colour Code #FFE4E7
This page shows the hex color code for color #ffe4e7 (#FFE4E7). The colour is a red tone with 100% saturation and 95% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FFE4E7 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FFE4E7 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 323, 353, and 23 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 353, 113, and 233 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FFE4E7
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 353 and saturation at 100%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 353 to 38 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 353 with its complement at 173 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 #FFE4E7
Lightness variations at hue 353 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FFE4E7
Design Use Cases for #FFE4E7
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #FFE4E7 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 95% lightness, #FFE4E7 is very close to white but carries a subtle red tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#FFE4E7 falls in the red spectrum (hue 353). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #FFE4E7 (hue 353) to its complement at hue 173. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 23. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffe4e7, #e5fffc);
CSS Code for #FFE4E7
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FFE4E7 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
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About Color #FFE4E7 (#FFE4E7)
#FFE4E7 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 255 red, 228 green, and 231 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 353 degrees with 100% saturation and 95% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FFE4E7 is 236/255 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, 11% magenta, 9% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FFE4E7 against white is 1.20:1 and against black is 17.50:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.50:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E5FFFC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FFE4E7. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FFE5F5 and #FFEFE5, 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 #FFE4E7
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FFE4E7?
- #FFE4E7 is Color #FFE4E7, a red color (colour) with RGB(255, 228, 231), HSL(353, 100%, 95%), and CMYK(0%, 11%, 9%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 236/255.
- Is #FFE4E7 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FFE4E7 has a contrast ratio of 1.20:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.50:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FFE4E7?
- The complementary colour is #E5FFFC (hue 173). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FFE5F5 and #FFEFE5. The triadic palette adds #E8FFE5 and #E5E8FF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FFE4E7 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ffe4e7; or rgb(255, 228, 231); or hsl(353, 100%, 95%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 353 100% 95%; 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.