Color #F6D8EE Color / Colour Code #F6D8EE
This page shows the hex color code for color #f6d8ee (#F6D8EE). The colour is a pink tone with 63% saturation and 91% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F6D8EE against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F6D8EE 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 #F6D8EE
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 316 and saturation at 63%. 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 #F6D8EE
Lightness variations at hue 316 and 63% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F6D8EE
Design Use Cases for #F6D8EE
Vibrant Brand Color
#F6D8EE has a strong 63% 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 91% lightness, #F6D8EE 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
#F6D8EE 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 #F6D8EE (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, #f6d8ee, #daf7e1);
CSS Code for #F6D8EE
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #F6D8EE based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #F6D8EE (#F6D8EE)
#F6D8EE is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 246 red, 216 green, and 238 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 316 degrees with 63% saturation and 91% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F6D8EE is 227/255 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, 12% magenta, 3% yellow, and 4% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F6D8EE against white is 1.31:1 and against black is 15.98:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.98:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DAF7E1 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F6D8EE. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F0DAF7 and #F7DAE0, 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 #F6D8EE
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F6D8EE?
- #F6D8EE is Color #F6D8EE, a pink color (colour) with RGB(246, 216, 238), HSL(316, 63%, 91%), and CMYK(0%, 12%, 3%, 4%). Its perceived brightness is 227/255.
- Is #F6D8EE accessible for text?
- Against white, #F6D8EE has a contrast ratio of 1.31:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.98:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F6D8EE?
- The complementary colour is #DAF7E1 (hue 136). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F0DAF7 and #F7DAE0. The triadic palette adds #EFF7DA and #DAEFF7 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F6D8EE in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f6d8ee; or rgb(246, 216, 238); or hsl(316, 63%, 91%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 316 63% 91%; 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.