Pale Red Color / Colour Code #F5DBD6
This page shows the hex color code for pale red (#F5DBD6). The colour is a red tone with 61% saturation and 90% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F5DBD6 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F5DBD6 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 340, 10, and 40 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 10, 130, and 250 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F5DBD6
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 10 and saturation at 61%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 10 to 55 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 10 with its complement at 190 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 #F5DBD6
Lightness variations at hue 10 and 61% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F5DBD6
Design Use Cases for #F5DBD6
Vibrant Brand Color
#F5DBD6 has a strong 61% 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 90% lightness, #F5DBD6 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
#F5DBD6 falls in the red spectrum (hue 10). 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 #F5DBD6 (hue 10) to its complement at hue 190. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 40. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5dbd6, #d6f0f5);
CSS Code for #F5DBD6
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #F5DBD6 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #F5DBD6 across image editing and color design tools.
About Pale Red (#F5DBD6)
#F5DBD6 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 245 red, 219 green, and 214 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 10 degrees with 61% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F5DBD6 is 226/255 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, 11% magenta, 13% yellow, and 4% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F5DBD6 against white is 1.31:1 and against black is 15.99:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.99:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D6F0F5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F5DBD6. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F5D6E0 and #F5EBD6, 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 #F5DBD6
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F5DBD6?
- #F5DBD6 is Pale Red, a red color (colour) with RGB(245, 219, 214), HSL(10, 61%, 90%), and CMYK(0%, 11%, 13%, 4%). Its perceived brightness is 226/255.
- Is #F5DBD6 accessible for text?
- Against white, #F5DBD6 has a contrast ratio of 1.31:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.99:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F5DBD6?
- The complementary colour is #D6F0F5 (hue 190). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F5D6E0 and #F5EBD6. The triadic palette adds #D6F5DB and #DBD6F5 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F5DBD6 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f5dbd6; or rgb(245, 219, 214); or hsl(10, 61%, 90%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 10 61% 90%; 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.