Color #F0D6EC Color / Colour Code #F0D6EC
This page shows the hex color code for color #f0d6ec (#F0D6EC). The colour is a purple tone with 46% saturation and 89% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F0D6EC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F0D6EC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 279, 309, and 339 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 309, 69, and 189 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F0D6EC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 309 and saturation at 46%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 309 to 354 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 309 with its complement at 129 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 #F0D6EC
Lightness variations at hue 309 and 46% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F0D6EC
Design Use Cases for #F0D6EC
Balanced UI Color
At 46% saturation, #F0D6EC 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 89% lightness, #F0D6EC is very close to white but carries a subtle purple tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Creativity & Premium Positioning
#F0D6EC falls in the purple spectrum (hue 309). Purple communicates creativity, wisdom, and luxury. It is effective for premium product highlights, creative portfolio accents, meditation app interfaces, and rewards program branding. Purple occupies a unique space between the energy of red and the calm of blue.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #F0D6EC (hue 309) to its complement at hue 129. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 339. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0d6ec, #d6f0da);
CSS Code for #F0D6EC
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #F0D6EC based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #F0D6EC (#F0D6EC)
#F0D6EC is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 240 red, 214 green, and 236 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 309 degrees with 46% saturation and 89% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F0D6EC is 224/255 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, 11% magenta, 2% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F0D6EC against white is 1.35:1 and against black is 15.53:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.53:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D6F0DA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F0D6EC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E7D6F0 and #F0D6DF, 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 #F0D6EC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F0D6EC?
- #F0D6EC is Color #F0D6EC, a purple color (colour) with RGB(240, 214, 236), HSL(309, 46%, 89%), and CMYK(0%, 11%, 2%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 224/255.
- Is #F0D6EC accessible for text?
- Against white, #F0D6EC has a contrast ratio of 1.35:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.53:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F0D6EC?
- The complementary colour is #D6F0DA (hue 129). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E7D6F0 and #F0D6DF. The triadic palette adds #ECF0D6 and #D6ECF0 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F0D6EC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f0d6ec; or rgb(240, 214, 236); or hsl(309, 46%, 89%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 309 46% 89%; 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.