Color #F401B4 Color / Colour Code #F401B4
This page shows the hex color code for color #f401b4 (#F401B4). The colour is a pink tone with 99% saturation and 48% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F401B4 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F401B4 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 286, 316, and 346 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 316, 76, and 196 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F401B4
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 316 and saturation at 99%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 316 to 1 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 316 with its complement at 136 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 #F401B4
Lightness variations at hue 316 and 99% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F401B4
Design Use Cases for #F401B4
High-Impact Accent
With 99% saturation, #F401B4 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Primary Interface Color
At 48% lightness, #F401B4 is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Playfulness & Compassion
#F401B4 is in the pink range (hue 316). 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 #F401B4 (hue 316) to its complement at hue 136. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 346. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f401b4, #01f442);
CSS Code for #F401B4
Similar Colors
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About Color #F401B4 (#F401B4)
#F401B4 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 244 red, 1 green, and 180 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 244.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 316 degrees with 99% saturation and 48% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F401B4 is 94/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 100% magenta, 26% yellow, and 4% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F401B4 against white is 3.81:1 and against black is 5.51:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 5.51:1.
The complementary colour #01F442 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F401B4. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #BB01F4 and #F4013A, 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 #F401B4
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F401B4?
- #F401B4 is Color #F401B4, a pink color (colour) with RGB(244, 1, 180), HSL(316, 99%, 48%), and CMYK(0%, 100%, 26%, 4%). Its perceived brightness is 94/255.
- Is #F401B4 accessible for text?
- Against white, #F401B4 has a contrast ratio of 3.81:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.51:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F401B4?
- The complementary colour is #01F442 (hue 136). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #BB01F4 and #F4013A. The triadic palette adds #B3F401 and #01B3F4 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F401B4 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f401b4; or rgb(244, 1, 180); or hsl(316, 99%, 48%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 316 99% 48%; 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.