Color #F07FBF Color / Colour Code #F07FBF
This page shows the hex color code for color #f07fbf (#F07FBF). The colour is a pink tone with 79% saturation and 72% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F07FBF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F07FBF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 296, 326, and 356 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 326, 86, and 206 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F07FBF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 326 and saturation at 79%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 326 to 11 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 326 with its complement at 146 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 #F07FBF
Lightness variations at hue 326 and 79% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F07FBF
Design Use Cases for #F07FBF
Vibrant Brand Color
#F07FBF has a strong 79% 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
#F07FBF at 72% 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
#F07FBF is in the pink range (hue 326). 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 #F07FBF (hue 326) to its complement at hue 146. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 356. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f07fbf, #7ff0b0);
CSS Code for #F07FBF
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #F07FBF based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
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About Color #F07FBF (#F07FBF)
#F07FBF is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 240 red, 127 green, and 191 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 326 degrees with 79% saturation and 72% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F07FBF is 168/255 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, 47% magenta, 20% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F07FBF against white is 2.47:1 and against black is 8.49:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 8.49:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #7FF0B0 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F07FBF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E87FF0 and #F07F87, 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 #F07FBF
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F07FBF?
- #F07FBF is Color #F07FBF, a pink color (colour) with RGB(240, 127, 191), HSL(326, 79%, 72%), and CMYK(0%, 47%, 20%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 168/255.
- Is #F07FBF accessible for text?
- Against white, #F07FBF has a contrast ratio of 2.47:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 8.49:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F07FBF?
- The complementary colour is #7FF0B0 (hue 146). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E87FF0 and #F07F87. The triadic palette adds #BFF07F and #7FBFF0 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F07FBF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f07fbf; or rgb(240, 127, 191); or hsl(326, 79%, 72%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 326 79% 72%; 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.