Color #F2BDCA Color / Colour Code #F2BDCA
This page shows the hex color code for color #f2bdca (#F2BDCA). The colour is a red tone with 67% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F2BDCA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F2BDCA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 315, 345, and 15 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 345, 105, and 225 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F2BDCA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 345 and saturation at 67%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 345 to 30 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 345 with its complement at 165 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 #F2BDCA
Lightness variations at hue 345 and 67% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F2BDCA
Design Use Cases for #F2BDCA
Vibrant Brand Color
#F2BDCA has a strong 67% 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.
Near-White Background
At 85% lightness, #F2BDCA 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
#F2BDCA falls in the red spectrum (hue 345). 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 #F2BDCA (hue 345) to its complement at hue 165. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 15. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f2bdca, #bff2e6);
CSS Code for #F2BDCA
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Colors visually similar to #F2BDCA based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #F2BDCA (#F2BDCA)
#F2BDCA is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 242 red, 189 green, and 202 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 345 degrees with 67% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F2BDCA is 206/255 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, 22% magenta, 17% yellow, and 5% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F2BDCA against white is 1.63:1 and against black is 12.91:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.91:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #BFF2E6 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F2BDCA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F2BFE6 and #F2CCBF, 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 #F2BDCA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F2BDCA?
- #F2BDCA is Color #F2BDCA, a red color (colour) with RGB(242, 189, 202), HSL(345, 67%, 85%), and CMYK(0%, 22%, 17%, 5%). Its perceived brightness is 206/255.
- Is #F2BDCA accessible for text?
- Against white, #F2BDCA has a contrast ratio of 1.63:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.91:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F2BDCA?
- The complementary colour is #BFF2E6 (hue 165). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F2BFE6 and #F2CCBF. The triadic palette adds #CCF2BF and #BFCCF2 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F2BDCA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f2bdca; or rgb(242, 189, 202); or hsl(345, 67%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 345 67% 85%; 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.