Color #F53DA8 Color / Colour Code #F53DA8
This page shows the hex color code for color #f53da8 (#F53DA8). The colour is a pink tone with 90% saturation and 60% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F53DA8 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F53DA8 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 295, 325, and 355 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 325, 85, and 205 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F53DA8
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 325 and saturation at 90%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 325 to 10 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 325 with its complement at 145 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 #F53DA8
Lightness variations at hue 325 and 90% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F53DA8
Design Use Cases for #F53DA8
High-Impact Accent
With 90% saturation, #F53DA8 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.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 60% lightness, #F53DA8 has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Playfulness & Compassion
#F53DA8 is in the pink range (hue 325). 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 #F53DA8 (hue 325) to its complement at hue 145. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 355. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f53da8, #3df58a);
CSS Code for #F53DA8
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About Color #F53DA8 (#F53DA8)
#F53DA8 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 245 red, 61 green, and 168 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 325 degrees with 90% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F53DA8 is 128/255 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, 75% magenta, 31% yellow, and 4% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F53DA8 against white is 3.43:1 and against black is 6.12:1. 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 6.12:1.
The complementary colour #3DF58A creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F53DA8. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E53DF5 and #F53D4C, 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 #F53DA8
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F53DA8?
- #F53DA8 is Color #F53DA8, a pink color (colour) with RGB(245, 61, 168), HSL(325, 90%, 60%), and CMYK(0%, 75%, 31%, 4%). Its perceived brightness is 128/255.
- Is #F53DA8 accessible for text?
- Against white, #F53DA8 has a contrast ratio of 3.43:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.12:1 (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 #F53DA8?
- The complementary colour is #3DF58A (hue 145). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E53DF5 and #F53D4C. The triadic palette adds #A8F53D and #3DA8F5 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F53DA8 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f53da8; or rgb(245, 61, 168); or hsl(325, 90%, 60%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 325 90% 60%; 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.