Color #EDA1BF Color / Colour Code #EDA1BF
This page shows the hex color code for color #eda1bf (#EDA1BF). The colour is a pink tone with 68% saturation and 78% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EDA1BF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EDA1BF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 306, 336, and 6 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 336, 96, and 216 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EDA1BF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 336 and saturation at 68%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 336 to 21 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 336 with its complement at 156 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 #EDA1BF
Lightness variations at hue 336 and 68% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EDA1BF
Design Use Cases for #EDA1BF
Vibrant Brand Color
#EDA1BF has a strong 68% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Light Background Tint
#EDA1BF at 78% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Playfulness & Compassion
#EDA1BF is in the pink range (hue 336). 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 #EDA1BF (hue 336) to its complement at hue 156. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 6. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eda1bf, #a1edcf);
CSS Code for #EDA1BF
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About Color #EDA1BF (#EDA1BF)
#EDA1BF is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 237 red, 161 green, and 191 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 336 degrees with 68% saturation and 78% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EDA1BF is 187/255 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, 32% magenta, 19% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EDA1BF against white is 2.01:1 and against black is 10.45:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 10.45:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #A1EDCF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EDA1BF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EDA1E5 and #EDA8A1, 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 #EDA1BF
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EDA1BF?
- #EDA1BF is Color #EDA1BF, a pink color (colour) with RGB(237, 161, 191), HSL(336, 68%, 78%), and CMYK(0%, 32%, 19%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 187/255.
- Is #EDA1BF accessible for text?
- Against white, #EDA1BF has a contrast ratio of 2.01:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 10.45:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EDA1BF?
- The complementary colour is #A1EDCF (hue 156). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EDA1E5 and #EDA8A1. The triadic palette adds #BFEDA1 and #A1BFED for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EDA1BF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #eda1bf; or rgb(237, 161, 191); or hsl(336, 68%, 78%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 336 68% 78%; 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.