Color #F6EDEF Color / Colour Code #F6EDEF
This page shows the hex color code for color #f6edef (#F6EDEF). The colour is a red tone with 33% saturation and 95% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F6EDEF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F6EDEF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 317, 347, and 17 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 347, 107, and 227 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F6EDEF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 347 and saturation at 33%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 347 to 32 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 347 with its complement at 167 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 #F6EDEF
Lightness variations at hue 347 and 33% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F6EDEF
Design Use Cases for #F6EDEF
Balanced UI Color
At 33% saturation, #F6EDEF strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Near-White Background
At 95% lightness, #F6EDEF 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
#F6EDEF falls in the red spectrum (hue 347). 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 #F6EDEF (hue 347) to its complement at hue 167. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 17. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f6edef, #eef6f5);
CSS Code for #F6EDEF
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Colors visually similar to #F6EDEF based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #F6EDEF (#F6EDEF)
#F6EDEF is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 246 red, 237 green, and 239 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 347 degrees with 33% saturation and 95% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F6EDEF is 240/255 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, 4% magenta, 3% yellow, and 4% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F6EDEF against white is 1.15:1 and against black is 18.28:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.28:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EEF6F5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F6EDEF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F6EEF4 and #F6F0EE, 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 #F6EDEF
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F6EDEF?
- #F6EDEF is Color #F6EDEF, a red color (colour) with RGB(246, 237, 239), HSL(347, 33%, 95%), and CMYK(0%, 4%, 3%, 4%). Its perceived brightness is 240/255.
- Is #F6EDEF accessible for text?
- Against white, #F6EDEF has a contrast ratio of 1.15:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.28:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F6EDEF?
- The complementary colour is #EEF6F5 (hue 167). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F6EEF4 and #F6F0EE. The triadic palette adds #F0F6EE and #EEF0F6 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F6EDEF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f6edef; or rgb(246, 237, 239); or hsl(347, 33%, 95%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 347 33% 95%; 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.