Color #F09FBB Color / Colour Code #F09FBB
This page shows the hex color code for color #f09fbb (#F09FBB). The colour is a pink tone with 73% saturation and 78% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F09FBB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F09FBB paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 309, 339, and 9 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 339, 99, and 219 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F09FBB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 339 and saturation at 73%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 339 to 24 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 339 with its complement at 159 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 #F09FBB
Lightness variations at hue 339 and 73% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F09FBB
Design Use Cases for #F09FBB
Vibrant Brand Color
#F09FBB has a strong 73% 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
#F09FBB 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
#F09FBB is in the pink range (hue 339). 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 #F09FBB (hue 339) to its complement at hue 159. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 9. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f09fbb, #9ef0d3);
CSS Code for #F09FBB
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #F09FBB based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #F09FBB (#F09FBB)
#F09FBB is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 240 red, 159 green, and 187 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 339 degrees with 73% saturation and 78% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F09FBB is 186/255 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, 34% magenta, 22% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F09FBB against white is 2.02:1 and against black is 10.38:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 10.38:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #9EF0D3 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F09FBB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F09EE4 and #F0AA9E, 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 #F09FBB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F09FBB?
- #F09FBB is Color #F09FBB, a pink color (colour) with RGB(240, 159, 187), HSL(339, 73%, 78%), and CMYK(0%, 34%, 22%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 186/255.
- Is #F09FBB accessible for text?
- Against white, #F09FBB has a contrast ratio of 2.02:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 10.38:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F09FBB?
- The complementary colour is #9EF0D3 (hue 159). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F09EE4 and #F0AA9E. The triadic palette adds #BBF09E and #9EBBF0 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F09FBB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f09fbb; or rgb(240, 159, 187); or hsl(339, 73%, 78%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 339 73% 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.