Color #F2DDEA Color / Colour Code #F2DDEA
This page shows the hex color code for color #f2ddea (#F2DDEA). The colour is a pink tone with 45% saturation and 91% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F2DDEA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F2DDEA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 293, 323, and 353 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 323, 83, and 203 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F2DDEA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 323 and saturation at 45%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 323 to 8 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 323 with its complement at 143 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 #F2DDEA
Lightness variations at hue 323 and 45% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F2DDEA
Design Use Cases for #F2DDEA
Balanced UI Color
At 45% saturation, #F2DDEA 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 91% lightness, #F2DDEA 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
#F2DDEA is in the pink range (hue 323). 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 #F2DDEA (hue 323) to its complement at hue 143. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 353. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f2ddea, #def2e6);
CSS Code for #F2DDEA
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #F2DDEA based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #F2DDEA (#F2DDEA)
#F2DDEA is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 242 red, 221 green, and 234 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 323 degrees with 45% saturation and 91% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F2DDEA is 229/255 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, 3% yellow, and 5% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F2DDEA against white is 1.29:1 and against black is 16.31:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.31:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DEF2E6 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F2DDEA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F0DEF2 and #F2DEE0, 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 #F2DDEA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F2DDEA?
- #F2DDEA is Color #F2DDEA, a pink color (colour) with RGB(242, 221, 234), HSL(323, 45%, 91%), and CMYK(0%, 9%, 3%, 5%). Its perceived brightness is 229/255.
- Is #F2DDEA accessible for text?
- Against white, #F2DDEA has a contrast ratio of 1.29:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.31:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F2DDEA?
- The complementary colour is #DEF2E6 (hue 143). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F0DEF2 and #F2DEE0. The triadic palette adds #EAF2DE and #DEEAF2 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F2DDEA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f2ddea; or rgb(242, 221, 234); or hsl(323, 45%, 91%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 323 45% 91%; 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.