Color #F5CEDE Color / Colour Code #F5CEDE
This page shows the hex color code for color #f5cede (#F5CEDE). The colour is a pink tone with 66% saturation and 88% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F5CEDE against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F5CEDE paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 305, 335, and 5 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 335, 95, and 215 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F5CEDE
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 335 and saturation at 66%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 335 to 20 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 335 with its complement at 155 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 #F5CEDE
Lightness variations at hue 335 and 66% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F5CEDE
Design Use Cases for #F5CEDE
Vibrant Brand Color
#F5CEDE has a strong 66% 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, #F5CEDE is very close to white but carries a subtle pink tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Playfulness & Compassion
#F5CEDE is in the pink range (hue 335). 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 #F5CEDE (hue 335) to its complement at hue 155. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 5. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5cede, #ccf5e4);
CSS Code for #F5CEDE
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #F5CEDE based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #F5CEDE (#F5CEDE)
#F5CEDE is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 245 red, 206 green, and 222 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 335 degrees with 66% saturation and 88% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F5CEDE is 219/255 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, 9% yellow, and 4% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F5CEDE against white is 1.42:1 and against black is 14.77:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.77:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #CCF5E4 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F5CEDE. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F5CCF1 and #F5D0CC, 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 #F5CEDE
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F5CEDE?
- #F5CEDE is Color #F5CEDE, a pink color (colour) with RGB(245, 206, 222), HSL(335, 66%, 88%), and CMYK(0%, 16%, 9%, 4%). Its perceived brightness is 219/255.
- Is #F5CEDE accessible for text?
- Against white, #F5CEDE has a contrast ratio of 1.42:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.77:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F5CEDE?
- The complementary colour is #CCF5E4 (hue 155). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F5CCF1 and #F5D0CC. The triadic palette adds #DDF5CC and #CCDDF5 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F5CEDE in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f5cede; or rgb(245, 206, 222); or hsl(335, 66%, 88%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 335 66% 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.