Color #FA009D Color / Colour Code #FA009D
This page shows the hex color code for color #fa009d (#FA009D). 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 #FA009D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FA009D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 292, 322, and 352 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 322, 82, and 202 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FA009D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 322 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 322 to 7 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 322 with its complement at 142 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 #FA009D
Lightness variations at hue 322 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FA009D
Design Use Cases for #FA009D
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #FA009D 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, #FA009D 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
#FA009D is in the pink range (hue 322). 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 #FA009D (hue 322) to its complement at hue 142. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 352. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fa009d, #00fa5c);
CSS Code for #FA009D
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Colors visually similar to #FA009D based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FA009D (#FA009D)
#FA009D is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 250 red, 0 green, and 157 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 250.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 322 degrees with 100% saturation and 49% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FA009D is 93/255 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, 37% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FA009D against white is 3.78:1 and against black is 5.55:1. 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 5.55:1.
The complementary colour #00FA5C creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FA009D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D900FA and #FA0021, 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 #FA009D?
- #FA009D is Color #FA009D, a pink color (colour) with RGB(250, 0, 157), HSL(322, 100%, 49%), and CMYK(0%, 100%, 37%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 93/255.
- Is #FA009D accessible for text?
- Against white, #FA009D has a contrast ratio of 3.78:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.55:1 (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 #FA009D?
- The complementary colour is #00FA5C (hue 142). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D900FA and #FA0021. The triadic palette adds #9EFA00 and #009EFA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FA009D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fa009d; or rgb(250, 0, 157); or hsl(322, 100%, 49%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 322 100% 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.