Color #F06BA6 Color / Colour Code #F06BA6
This page shows the hex color code for color #f06ba6 (#F06BA6). The colour is a pink tone with 82% saturation and 68% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F06BA6 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F06BA6 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 303, 333, and 3 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 333, 93, and 213 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F06BA6
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 333 and saturation at 82%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 333 to 18 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 333 with its complement at 153 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 #F06BA6
Lightness variations at hue 333 and 82% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F06BA6
Design Use Cases for #F06BA6
Vibrant Brand Color
#F06BA6 has a strong 82% 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.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 68% lightness, #F06BA6 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
#F06BA6 is in the pink range (hue 333). 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 #F06BA6 (hue 333) to its complement at hue 153. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 3. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f06ba6, #6af0b4);
CSS Code for #F06BA6
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #F06BA6 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #F06BA6 (#F06BA6)
#F06BA6 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 240 red, 107 green, and 166 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 333 degrees with 82% saturation and 68% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F06BA6 is 153/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 55% magenta, 31% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F06BA6 against white is 2.85:1 and against black is 7.36:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 7.36:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #6AF0B4 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F06BA6. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F06AEA and #F0716A, 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 #F06BA6
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F06BA6?
- #F06BA6 is Color #F06BA6, a pink color (colour) with RGB(240, 107, 166), HSL(333, 82%, 68%), and CMYK(0%, 55%, 31%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 153/255.
- Is #F06BA6 accessible for text?
- Against white, #F06BA6 has a contrast ratio of 2.85:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 7.36:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F06BA6?
- The complementary colour is #6AF0B4 (hue 153). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F06AEA and #F0716A. The triadic palette adds #A7F06A and #6AA7F0 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F06BA6 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f06ba6; or rgb(240, 107, 166); or hsl(333, 82%, 68%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 333 82% 68%; 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.