Color #F4CED7 Color / Colour Code #F4CED7
This page shows the hex color code for color #f4ced7 (#F4CED7). The colour is a red tone with 63% saturation and 88% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F4CED7 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F4CED7 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 316, 346, and 16 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 346, 106, and 226 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F4CED7
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 346 and saturation at 63%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 346 to 31 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 346 with its complement at 166 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 #F4CED7
Lightness variations at hue 346 and 63% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F4CED7
Design Use Cases for #F4CED7
Vibrant Brand Color
#F4CED7 has a strong 63% 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 88% lightness, #F4CED7 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
#F4CED7 falls in the red spectrum (hue 346). 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 #F4CED7 (hue 346) to its complement at hue 166. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 16. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f4ced7, #cdf4eb);
CSS Code for #F4CED7
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #F4CED7 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #F4CED7 (#F4CED7)
#F4CED7 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 244 red, 206 green, and 215 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 346 degrees with 63% saturation and 88% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F4CED7 is 218/255 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, 16% magenta, 12% yellow, and 4% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F4CED7 against white is 1.43:1 and against black is 14.66:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.66:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #CDF4EB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F4CED7. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F4CDE9 and #F4D7CD, 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 #F4CED7
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F4CED7?
- #F4CED7 is Color #F4CED7, a red color (colour) with RGB(244, 206, 215), HSL(346, 63%, 88%), and CMYK(0%, 16%, 12%, 4%). Its perceived brightness is 218/255.
- Is #F4CED7 accessible for text?
- Against white, #F4CED7 has a contrast ratio of 1.43:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.66:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F4CED7?
- The complementary colour is #CDF4EB (hue 166). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F4CDE9 and #F4D7CD. The triadic palette adds #D6F4CD and #CDD6F4 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F4CED7 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f4ced7; or rgb(244, 206, 215); or hsl(346, 63%, 88%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 346 63% 88%; 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.