CSS named color

MistyRose #FFE4E1

MistyRose is a pale red with the hex code #FFE4E1, which converts to rgb(255, 228, 225). Open #FFE4E1 in the converter to tweak it.

MistyRose color values

How #FFE4E1 converts to RGB

Split the hex code into three pairs and read each pair as a base-16 number: FF → 255, E4 → 228, E1 → 225. That gives rgb(255, 228, 225). The step-by-step guide explains the math.

Shades of MistyRose

Mixed toward black in 10% steps. Click a swatch to copy its hex.

Tints of MistyRose

Mixed toward white in 10% steps.

Color harmonies

Hue rotations of MistyRose on the HSL color wheel, keeping saturation and lightness fixed. The color harmony guide explains when each scheme works.

Complementary

Analogous

Split-complementary

Triadic

Tetradic (square)

Contrast and accessibility

Use black text on a mistyrose background. Test any other pair in the contrast checker; thresholds are explained in the WCAG contrast guide.

Use MistyRose in CSS

.element {
  color: mistyrose;                         /* keyword */
  background-color: #FFE4E1;            /* hex */
  border-color: rgb(255 228 225 / 50%);    /* 50% transparent */
}

Need it semi-transparent? Append an alpha byte: #FFE4E180 is MistyRose at 50% opacity. See RGBA & transparency.

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FAQ

What is the HEX code for MistyRose?

The CSS named color mistyrose is #FFE4E1 in hexadecimal. In CSS you can write color: mistyrose; or color: #FFE4E1; — both produce the same pixel.

What is MistyRose in RGB?

MistyRose is rgb(255, 228, 225): red 255, green 228, blue 225 on the 0–255 scale. As normalized 0–1 floats that is (1, 0.894, 0.882).

Is white or black text more readable on MistyRose?

Black text is more readable. White on #FFE4E1 has a contrast ratio of 1.20:1 (Fail), black on #FFE4E1 has 17.43:1 (AAA). WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for normal text.