Color #F668CF Color / Colour Code #F668CF
This page shows the hex color code for color #f668cf (#F668CF). The colour is a pink tone with 89% saturation and 69% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F668CF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F668CF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 286, 316, and 346 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 316, 76, and 196 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F668CF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 316 and saturation at 89%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 316 to 1 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 316 with its complement at 136 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 #F668CF
Lightness variations at hue 316 and 89% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F668CF
Design Use Cases for #F668CF
High-Impact Accent
With 89% saturation, #F668CF 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 69% lightness, #F668CF 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
#F668CF is in the pink range (hue 316). 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 #F668CF (hue 316) to its complement at hue 136. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 346. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f668cf, #6af68f);
CSS Code for #F668CF
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About Color #F668CF (#F668CF)
#F668CF is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 246 red, 104 green, and 207 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 316 degrees with 89% saturation and 69% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F668CF is 158/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 58% magenta, 16% yellow, and 4% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F668CF against white is 2.69:1 and against black is 7.80:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 7.80:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #6AF68F creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F668CF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D56AF6 and #F66A8A, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F668CF?
- #F668CF is Color #F668CF, a pink color (colour) with RGB(246, 104, 207), HSL(316, 89%, 69%), and CMYK(0%, 58%, 16%, 4%). Its perceived brightness is 158/255.
- Is #F668CF accessible for text?
- Against white, #F668CF has a contrast ratio of 2.69:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 7.80:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F668CF?
- The complementary colour is #6AF68F (hue 136). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D56AF6 and #F66A8A. The triadic palette adds #D1F66A and #6AD1F6 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F668CF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f668cf; or rgb(246, 104, 207); or hsl(316, 89%, 69%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 316 89% 69%; 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.