Pale Red Color / Colour Code #F6EEF0
This page shows the hex color code for pale red (#F6EEF0). The colour is a red tone with 31% saturation and 95% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F6EEF0 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F6EEF0 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 315, 345, and 15 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 345, 105, and 225 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F6EEF0
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 345 and saturation at 31%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 345 to 30 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 345 with its complement at 165 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 #F6EEF0
Lightness variations at hue 345 and 31% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F6EEF0
Design Use Cases for #F6EEF0
Balanced UI Color
At 31% saturation, #F6EEF0 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, #F6EEF0 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
#F6EEF0 falls in the red spectrum (hue 345). 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 #F6EEF0 (hue 345) to its complement at hue 165. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 15. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f6eef0, #eef6f4);
CSS Code for #F6EEF0
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #F6EEF0 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #F6EEF0 across image editing and color design tools.
About Pale Red (#F6EEF0)
#F6EEF0 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 246 red, 238 green, and 240 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 345 degrees with 31% saturation and 95% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F6EEF0 is 241/255 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, 3% magenta, 2% yellow, and 4% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F6EEF0 against white is 1.14:1 and against black is 18.41:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.41:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EEF6F4 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F6EEF0. 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 #F6EEF0
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F6EEF0?
- #F6EEF0 is Pale Red, a red color (colour) with RGB(246, 238, 240), HSL(345, 31%, 95%), and CMYK(0%, 3%, 2%, 4%). Its perceived brightness is 241/255.
- Is #F6EEF0 accessible for text?
- Against white, #F6EEF0 has a contrast ratio of 1.14:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.41:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F6EEF0?
- The complementary colour is #EEF6F4 (hue 165). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F6EEF4 and #F6F0EE. The triadic palette adds #F0F6EE and #EEF0F6 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F6EEF0 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f6eef0; or rgb(246, 238, 240); or hsl(345, 31%, 95%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 345 31% 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.