Color #F02E63 Color / Colour Code #F02E63
This page shows the hex color code for color #f02e63 (#F02E63). The colour is a pink tone with 87% saturation and 56% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F02E63 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F02E63 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 314, 344, and 14 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 344, 104, and 224 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F02E63
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 344 and saturation at 87%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 344 to 29 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 344 with its complement at 164 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 #F02E63
Lightness variations at hue 344 and 87% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F02E63
Design Use Cases for #F02E63
High-Impact Accent
With 87% saturation, #F02E63 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.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 56% lightness, #F02E63 has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Playfulness & Compassion
#F02E63 is in the pink range (hue 344). 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 #F02E63 (hue 344) to its complement at hue 164. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 14. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f02e63, #2df0bc);
CSS Code for #F02E63
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #F02E63 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #F02E63 (#F02E63)
#F02E63 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 240 red, 46 green, and 99 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 344 degrees with 87% saturation and 56% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F02E63 is 110/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 81% magenta, 59% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F02E63 against white is 3.98:1 and against black is 5.28:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 5.28:1.
The complementary colour #2DF0BC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F02E63. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F02DC3 and #F05B2D, 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 #F02E63
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F02E63?
- #F02E63 is Color #F02E63, a pink color (colour) with RGB(240, 46, 99), HSL(344, 87%, 56%), and CMYK(0%, 81%, 59%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 110/255.
- Is #F02E63 accessible for text?
- Against white, #F02E63 has a contrast ratio of 3.98:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.28:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F02E63?
- The complementary colour is #2DF0BC (hue 164). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F02DC3 and #F05B2D. The triadic palette adds #61F02D and #2D61F0 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F02E63 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f02e63; or rgb(240, 46, 99); or hsl(344, 87%, 56%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 344 87% 56%; 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.