Color #F0DBE6 Color / Colour Code #F0DBE6
This page shows the hex color code for color #f0dbe6 (#F0DBE6). The colour is a pink tone with 41% saturation and 90% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F0DBE6 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F0DBE6 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 299, 329, and 359 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 329, 89, and 209 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F0DBE6
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 329 and saturation at 41%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 329 to 14 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 329 with its complement at 149 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 #F0DBE6
Lightness variations at hue 329 and 41% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F0DBE6
Design Use Cases for #F0DBE6
Balanced UI Color
At 41% saturation, #F0DBE6 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 90% lightness, #F0DBE6 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
#F0DBE6 is in the pink range (hue 329). 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 #F0DBE6 (hue 329) to its complement at hue 149. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 359. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0dbe6, #dbf0e5);
CSS Code for #F0DBE6
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #F0DBE6 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #F0DBE6 (#F0DBE6)
#F0DBE6 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 240 red, 219 green, and 230 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 329 degrees with 41% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F0DBE6 is 227/255 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, 9% magenta, 4% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F0DBE6 against white is 1.31:1 and against black is 15.98:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.98:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DBF0E5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F0DBE6. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F0DBF0 and #F0DBDB, 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 #F0DBE6
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F0DBE6?
- #F0DBE6 is Color #F0DBE6, a pink color (colour) with RGB(240, 219, 230), HSL(329, 41%, 90%), and CMYK(0%, 9%, 4%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 227/255.
- Is #F0DBE6 accessible for text?
- Against white, #F0DBE6 has a contrast ratio of 1.31:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.98:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F0DBE6?
- The complementary colour is #DBF0E5 (hue 149). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F0DBF0 and #F0DBDB. The triadic palette adds #E6F0DB and #DBE6F0 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F0DBE6 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f0dbe6; or rgb(240, 219, 230); or hsl(329, 41%, 90%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 329 41% 90%; 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.