Color #F1CDCA Color / Colour Code #F1CDCA
This page shows the hex color code for color #f1cdca (#F1CDCA). The colour is a red tone with 58% saturation and 87% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F1CDCA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F1CDCA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 335, 5, and 35 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 5, 125, and 245 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F1CDCA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 5 and saturation at 58%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 5 to 50 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 5 with its complement at 185 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 #F1CDCA
Lightness variations at hue 5 and 58% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F1CDCA
Design Use Cases for #F1CDCA
Balanced UI Color
At 58% saturation, #F1CDCA 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 87% lightness, #F1CDCA is very close to white but carries a subtle red tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#F1CDCA falls in the red spectrum (hue 5). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #F1CDCA (hue 5) to its complement at hue 185. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 35. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f1cdca, #cbeef1);
CSS Code for #F1CDCA
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #F1CDCA based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #F1CDCA (#F1CDCA)
#F1CDCA is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 241 red, 205 green, and 202 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 5 degrees with 58% saturation and 87% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F1CDCA is 215/255 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, 15% magenta, 16% yellow, and 5% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F1CDCA against white is 1.47:1 and against black is 14.33:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.33:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #CBEEF1 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F1CDCA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F1CBDB and #F1E1CB, 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 #F1CDCA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F1CDCA?
- #F1CDCA is Color #F1CDCA, a red color (colour) with RGB(241, 205, 202), HSL(5, 58%, 87%), and CMYK(0%, 15%, 16%, 5%). Its perceived brightness is 215/255.
- Is #F1CDCA accessible for text?
- Against white, #F1CDCA has a contrast ratio of 1.47:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.33:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F1CDCA?
- The complementary colour is #CBEEF1 (hue 185). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F1CBDB and #F1E1CB. The triadic palette adds #CBF1CE and #CECBF1 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F1CDCA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f1cdca; or rgb(241, 205, 202); or hsl(5, 58%, 87%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 5 58% 87%; 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.