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#FAAEF1 color code is #FAAEF1. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #faaef1.

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#FAAEF1 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #FAAEF1 is 0.5695. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.69:1 against white and 12.39:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#FAAEF1 on white1.69:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#FAAEF1 on black12.39:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #FAAEF11.69:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #FAAEF112.39:1AAA

#FAAEF1 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #FAAEF1?+
The hex code for #FAAEF1 is #FAAEF1. In RGB it's rgb(250, 174, 241), and in HSL it's hsl(307, 88%, 83%).
What is the RGB value of #FAAEF1?+
#FAAEF1 in RGB is (250, 174, 241). Written in CSS: rgb(250, 174, 241).
What is the CMYK value of #FAAEF1?+
#FAAEF1 converts to CMYK(0%, 30%, 4%, 2%) for print. Hex equivalent is #FAAEF1.
Is #faaef1 a warm or cool color?+
#FAAEF1 (#FAAEF1) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 307° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #faaef1 belong to?+
#FAAEF1 belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 307°, 88%, 83% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #faaef1 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#FAAEF1 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.69:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #faaef1?+
The nearest Pantone match for #FAAEF1 (#FAAEF1) is 217 C Pantone 217 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #FAAEF1 in design

Practical guidance for using #faaef1 (#FAAEF1) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#FAAEF1 (#FAAEF1) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 12.4:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #FAAEF1 (#FAAEF1) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#FAAEF1 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#FAAEF1 is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.