Color #F96BB4 Color / Colour Code #F96BB4
This page shows the hex color code for color #f96bb4 (#F96BB4). The colour is a pink tone with 92% saturation and 70% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F96BB4 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F96BB4 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 299, 329, and 359 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 329, 89, and 209 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F96BB4
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 329 and saturation at 92%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 329 to 14 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 329 with its complement at 149 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 #F96BB4
Lightness variations at hue 329 and 92% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F96BB4
Design Use Cases for #F96BB4
High-Impact Accent
With 92% saturation, #F96BB4 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Light Background Tint
#F96BB4 at 70% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Playfulness & Compassion
#F96BB4 is in the pink range (hue 329). 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 #F96BB4 (hue 329) to its complement at hue 149. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 359. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f96bb4, #6cf9b0);
CSS Code for #F96BB4
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #F96BB4 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #F96BB4 (#F96BB4)
#F96BB4 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 249 red, 107 green, and 180 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 329 degrees with 92% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F96BB4 is 158/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 57% magenta, 28% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F96BB4 against white is 2.70:1 and against black is 7.79:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 7.79:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #6CF9B0 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F96BB4. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F76CF9 and #F96C6E, 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 #F96BB4
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F96BB4?
- #F96BB4 is Color #F96BB4, a pink color (colour) with RGB(249, 107, 180), HSL(329, 92%, 70%), and CMYK(0%, 57%, 28%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 158/255.
- Is #F96BB4 accessible for text?
- Against white, #F96BB4 has a contrast ratio of 2.70:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 7.79:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F96BB4?
- The complementary colour is #6CF9B0 (hue 149). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F76CF9 and #F96C6E. The triadic palette adds #B5F96C and #6CB5F9 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F96BB4 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f96bb4; or rgb(249, 107, 180); or hsl(329, 92%, 70%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 329 92% 70%; 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.