Color #FA005B Color / Colour Code #FA005B
This page shows the hex color code for color #fa005b (#FA005B). The colour is a pink tone with 100% saturation and 49% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FA005B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FA005B paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 308, 338, and 8 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 338, 98, and 218 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FA005B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 338 and saturation at 100%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 338 to 23 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 338 with its complement at 158 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 #FA005B
Lightness variations at hue 338 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FA005B
Design Use Cases for #FA005B
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #FA005B 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.
Primary Interface Color
At 49% lightness, #FA005B is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Playfulness & Compassion
#FA005B is in the pink range (hue 338). 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 #FA005B (hue 338) to its complement at hue 158. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 8. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fa005b, #00fa9e);
CSS Code for #FA005B
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About Color #FA005B (#FA005B)
#FA005B is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 250 red, 0 green, and 91 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 250.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 338 degrees with 100% saturation and 49% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FA005B is 85/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 100% magenta, 64% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FA005B against white is 4.03:1 and against black is 5.22:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 5.22:1.
The complementary colour #00FA9E creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FA005B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FA00D9 and #FA2100, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FA005B?
- #FA005B is Color #FA005B, a pink color (colour) with RGB(250, 0, 91), HSL(338, 100%, 49%), and CMYK(0%, 100%, 64%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 85/255.
- Is #FA005B accessible for text?
- Against white, #FA005B has a contrast ratio of 4.03:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.22:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FA005B?
- The complementary colour is #00FA9E (hue 158). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FA00D9 and #FA2100. The triadic palette adds #5CFA00 and #005CFA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FA005B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fa005b; or rgb(250, 0, 91); or hsl(338, 100%, 49%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 338 100% 49%; 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.