Color #F2DFEC Color / Colour Code #F2DFEC
This page shows the hex color code for color #f2dfec (#F2DFEC). The colour is a pink tone with 42% saturation and 91% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F2DFEC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F2DFEC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 289, 319, and 349 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 319, 79, and 199 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F2DFEC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 319 and saturation at 42%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 319 to 4 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 319 with its complement at 139 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 #F2DFEC
Lightness variations at hue 319 and 42% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F2DFEC
Design Use Cases for #F2DFEC
Balanced UI Color
At 42% saturation, #F2DFEC 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, #F2DFEC 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
#F2DFEC is in the pink range (hue 319). 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 #F2DFEC (hue 319) to its complement at hue 139. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 349. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f2dfec, #def2e5);
CSS Code for #F2DFEC
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #F2DFEC based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #F2DFEC (#F2DFEC)
#F2DFEC is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 242 red, 223 green, and 236 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 319 degrees with 42% saturation and 91% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F2DFEC is 230/255 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, 8% magenta, 2% yellow, and 5% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F2DFEC against white is 1.27:1 and against black is 16.54:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.54:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DEF2E5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F2DFEC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EEDEF2 and #F2DEE2, 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 #F2DFEC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F2DFEC?
- #F2DFEC is Color #F2DFEC, a pink color (colour) with RGB(242, 223, 236), HSL(319, 42%, 91%), and CMYK(0%, 8%, 2%, 5%). Its perceived brightness is 230/255.
- Is #F2DFEC accessible for text?
- Against white, #F2DFEC has a contrast ratio of 1.27:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.54:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F2DFEC?
- The complementary colour is #DEF2E5 (hue 139). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EEDEF2 and #F2DEE2. The triadic palette adds #ECF2DE and #DEECF2 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F2DFEC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f2dfec; or rgb(242, 223, 236); or hsl(319, 42%, 91%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 319 42% 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.