Lavender Color / Colour Code #F7E9FC
This page shows the hex color code for lavender (#F7E9FC). The colour is a purple tone with 76% saturation and 95% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F7E9FC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F7E9FC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 254, 284, and 314 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 284, 44, and 164 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F7E9FC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 284 and saturation at 76%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 284 to 329 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 284 with its complement at 104 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 #F7E9FC
Lightness variations at hue 284 and 76% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F7E9FC
Design Use Cases for #F7E9FC
Vibrant Brand Color
#F7E9FC has a strong 76% 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 95% lightness, #F7E9FC is very close to white but carries a subtle purple tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Creativity & Premium Positioning
#F7E9FC falls in the purple spectrum (hue 284). Purple communicates creativity, wisdom, and luxury. It is effective for premium product highlights, creative portfolio accents, meditation app interfaces, and rewards program branding. Purple occupies a unique space between the energy of red and the calm of blue.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #F7E9FC (hue 284) to its complement at hue 104. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 314. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f7e9fc, #eefce9);
CSS Code for #F7E9FC
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #F7E9FC based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
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About Lavender (#F7E9FC)
#F7E9FC is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 247 red, 233 green, and 252 blue. The blue channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 284 degrees with 76% saturation and 95% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F7E9FC is 239/255 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 2% cyan, 8% magenta, 0% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F7E9FC against white is 1.17:1 and against black is 18.02:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.02:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EEFCE9 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F7E9FC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EDE9FC and #FCE9F7, 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 #F7E9FC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F7E9FC?
- #F7E9FC is Lavender, a purple color (colour) with RGB(247, 233, 252), HSL(284, 76%, 95%), and CMYK(2%, 8%, 0%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 239/255.
- Is #F7E9FC accessible for text?
- Against white, #F7E9FC has a contrast ratio of 1.17:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.02:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F7E9FC?
- The complementary colour is #EEFCE9 (hue 104). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EDE9FC and #FCE9F7. The triadic palette adds #FCF7E9 and #E9FCF7 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F7E9FC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f7e9fc; or rgb(247, 233, 252); or hsl(284, 76%, 95%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 284 76% 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.