Color #F0D3DB Color / Colour Code #F0D3DB
This page shows the hex color code for color #f0d3db (#F0D3DB). The colour is a pink tone with 49% saturation and 88% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F0D3DB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F0D3DB paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 313, 343, and 13 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 343, 103, and 223 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F0D3DB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 343 and saturation at 49%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 343 to 28 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 343 with its complement at 163 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 #F0D3DB
Lightness variations at hue 343 and 49% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F0D3DB
Design Use Cases for #F0D3DB
Balanced UI Color
At 49% saturation, #F0D3DB strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Near-White Background
At 88% lightness, #F0D3DB is very close to white but carries a subtle pink tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Playfulness & Compassion
#F0D3DB is in the pink range (hue 343). 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 #F0D3DB (hue 343) to its complement at hue 163. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 13. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0d3db, #d1efe7);
CSS Code for #F0D3DB
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #F0D3DB based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #F0D3DB (#F0D3DB)
#F0D3DB is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 240 red, 211 green, and 219 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 343 degrees with 49% saturation and 88% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F0D3DB is 221/255 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, 12% magenta, 9% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F0D3DB against white is 1.40:1 and against black is 15.05:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.05:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D1EFE7 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F0D3DB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EFD1E9 and #EFD8D1, 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 #F0D3DB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F0D3DB?
- #F0D3DB is Color #F0D3DB, a pink color (colour) with RGB(240, 211, 219), HSL(343, 49%, 88%), and CMYK(0%, 12%, 9%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 221/255.
- Is #F0D3DB accessible for text?
- Against white, #F0D3DB has a contrast ratio of 1.40:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.05:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F0D3DB?
- The complementary colour is #D1EFE7 (hue 163). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EFD1E9 and #EFD8D1. The triadic palette adds #DAEFD1 and #D1DAEF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F0D3DB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f0d3db; or rgb(240, 211, 219); or hsl(343, 49%, 88%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 343 49% 88%; 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.