Color #F5BFCC Color / Colour Code #F5BFCC
This page shows the hex color code for color #f5bfcc (#F5BFCC). The colour is a red tone with 73% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F5BFCC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F5BFCC 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 #F5BFCC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 346 and saturation at 73%. 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 #F5BFCC
Lightness variations at hue 346 and 73% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F5BFCC
Design Use Cases for #F5BFCC
Vibrant Brand Color
#F5BFCC has a strong 73% 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, #F5BFCC 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
#F5BFCC 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 #F5BFCC (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, #f5bfcc, #bdf5e8);
CSS Code for #F5BFCC
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #F5BFCC based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #F5BFCC across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #F5BFCC (#F5BFCC)
#F5BFCC is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 245 red, 191 green, and 204 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 346 degrees with 73% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F5BFCC is 209/255 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, 22% magenta, 17% yellow, and 4% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F5BFCC against white is 1.59:1 and against black is 13.21:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.21:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #BDF5E8 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F5BFCC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F5BDE6 and #F5CCBD, 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 #F5BFCC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F5BFCC?
- #F5BFCC is Color #F5BFCC, a red color (colour) with RGB(245, 191, 204), HSL(346, 73%, 85%), and CMYK(0%, 22%, 17%, 4%). Its perceived brightness is 209/255.
- Is #F5BFCC accessible for text?
- Against white, #F5BFCC has a contrast ratio of 1.59:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.21:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F5BFCC?
- The complementary colour is #BDF5E8 (hue 166). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F5BDE6 and #F5CCBD. The triadic palette adds #CAF5BD and #BDCAF5 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F5BFCC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f5bfcc; or rgb(245, 191, 204); or hsl(346, 73%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 346 73% 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.