Color #F5BCBE Color / Colour Code #F5BCBE
This page shows the hex color code for color #f5bcbe (#F5BCBE). The colour is a red tone with 74% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F5BCBE against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F5BCBE paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 328, 358, and 28 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 358, 118, and 238 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F5BCBE
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 358 and saturation at 74%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 358 to 43 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 358 with its complement at 178 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 #F5BCBE
Lightness variations at hue 358 and 74% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F5BCBE
Design Use Cases for #F5BCBE
Vibrant Brand Color
#F5BCBE has a strong 74% 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 85% lightness, #F5BCBE 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
#F5BCBE falls in the red spectrum (hue 358). 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 #F5BCBE (hue 358) to its complement at hue 178. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 28. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5bcbe, #bcf5f3);
CSS Code for #F5BCBE
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Colors visually similar to #F5BCBE based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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Apply #F5BCBE across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #F5BCBE (#F5BCBE)
#F5BCBE is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 245 red, 188 green, and 190 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 358 degrees with 74% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F5BCBE is 205/255 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, 23% magenta, 22% yellow, and 4% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F5BCBE against white is 1.64:1 and against black is 12.82:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.82:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #BCF5F3 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F5BCBE. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F5BCDB and #F5D7BC, 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 #F5BCBE
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F5BCBE?
- #F5BCBE is Color #F5BCBE, a red color (colour) with RGB(245, 188, 190), HSL(358, 74%, 85%), and CMYK(0%, 23%, 22%, 4%). Its perceived brightness is 205/255.
- Is #F5BCBE accessible for text?
- Against white, #F5BCBE has a contrast ratio of 1.64:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.82:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F5BCBE?
- The complementary colour is #BCF5F3 (hue 178). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F5BCDB and #F5D7BC. The triadic palette adds #BEF5BC and #BCBEF5 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F5BCBE in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f5bcbe; or rgb(245, 188, 190); or hsl(358, 74%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 358 74% 85%; 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.