Color #F6DAEC Color / Colour Code #F6DAEC
This page shows the hex color code for color #f6daec (#F6DAEC). The colour is a pink tone with 61% saturation and 91% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F6DAEC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F6DAEC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 291, 321, and 351 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 321, 81, and 201 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F6DAEC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 321 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 321 to 6 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 321 with its complement at 141 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 #F6DAEC
Lightness variations at hue 321 and 61% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F6DAEC
Design Use Cases for #F6DAEC
Vibrant Brand Color
#F6DAEC 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 91% lightness, #F6DAEC 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
#F6DAEC is in the pink range (hue 321). 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 #F6DAEC (hue 321) to its complement at hue 141. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 351. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f6daec, #daf6e4);
CSS Code for #F6DAEC
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About Color #F6DAEC (#F6DAEC)
#F6DAEC is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 246 red, 218 green, and 236 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 321 degrees with 61% saturation and 91% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F6DAEC is 228/255 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, 4% yellow, and 4% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F6DAEC against white is 1.30:1 and against black is 16.16:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.16:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DAF6E4 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F6DAEC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F2DAF6 and #F6DADE, 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 #F6DAEC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F6DAEC?
- #F6DAEC is Color #F6DAEC, a pink color (colour) with RGB(246, 218, 236), HSL(321, 61%, 91%), and CMYK(0%, 11%, 4%, 4%). Its perceived brightness is 228/255.
- Is #F6DAEC accessible for text?
- Against white, #F6DAEC has a contrast ratio of 1.30:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.16:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F6DAEC?
- The complementary colour is #DAF6E4 (hue 141). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F2DAF6 and #F6DADE. The triadic palette adds #ECF6DA and #DAECF6 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F6DAEC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f6daec; or rgb(246, 218, 236); or hsl(321, 61%, 91%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 321 61% 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.