Color #F7C8BC Color / Colour Code #F7C8BC
This page shows the hex color code for color #f7c8bc (#F7C8BC). The colour is a red tone with 79% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F7C8BC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F7C8BC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 342, 12, and 42 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 12, 132, and 252 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F7C8BC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 12 and saturation at 79%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 12 to 57 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 12 with its complement at 192 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 #F7C8BC
Lightness variations at hue 12 and 79% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F7C8BC
Design Use Cases for #F7C8BC
Vibrant Brand Color
#F7C8BC has a strong 79% 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 85% lightness, #F7C8BC 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
#F7C8BC falls in the red spectrum (hue 12). 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 #F7C8BC (hue 12) to its complement at hue 192. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 42. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f7c8bc, #bbebf7);
CSS Code for #F7C8BC
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #F7C8BC based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
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About Color #F7C8BC (#F7C8BC)
#F7C8BC is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 247 red, 200 green, and 188 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 12 degrees with 79% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F7C8BC is 213/255 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, 19% magenta, 24% yellow, and 3% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F7C8BC against white is 1.51:1 and against black is 13.94:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.94:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #BBEBF7 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F7C8BC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F7BBCD and #F7E5BB, 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 #F7C8BC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F7C8BC?
- #F7C8BC is Color #F7C8BC, a red color (colour) with RGB(247, 200, 188), HSL(12, 79%, 85%), and CMYK(0%, 19%, 24%, 3%). Its perceived brightness is 213/255.
- Is #F7C8BC accessible for text?
- Against white, #F7C8BC has a contrast ratio of 1.51:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.94:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F7C8BC?
- The complementary colour is #BBEBF7 (hue 192). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F7BBCD and #F7E5BB. The triadic palette adds #BBF7C7 and #C7BBF7 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F7C8BC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f7c8bc; or rgb(247, 200, 188); or hsl(12, 79%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 12 79% 85%; 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.