Color #FA1991 Color / Colour Code #FA1991
This page shows the hex color code for color #fa1991 (#FA1991). The colour is a pink tone with 96% saturation and 54% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FA1991 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FA1991 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 298, 328, and 358 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 328, 88, and 208 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FA1991
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 328 and saturation at 96%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 328 to 13 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 328 with its complement at 148 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 #FA1991
Lightness variations at hue 328 and 96% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FA1991
Design Use Cases for #FA1991
High-Impact Accent
With 96% saturation, #FA1991 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.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 54% lightness, #FA1991 has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Playfulness & Compassion
#FA1991 is in the pink range (hue 328). 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 #FA1991 (hue 328) to its complement at hue 148. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 358. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fa1991, #19fa82);
CSS Code for #FA1991
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About Color #FA1991 (#FA1991)
#FA1991 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 250 red, 25 green, and 145 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 10.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 328 degrees with 96% saturation and 54% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FA1991 is 106/255 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, 90% magenta, 42% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FA1991 against white is 3.74:1 and against black is 5.61:1. 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 5.61:1.
The complementary colour #19FA82 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FA1991. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F319FA and #FA1921, 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 #FA1991?
- #FA1991 is Color #FA1991, a pink color (colour) with RGB(250, 25, 145), HSL(328, 96%, 54%), and CMYK(0%, 90%, 42%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 106/255.
- Is #FA1991 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FA1991 has a contrast ratio of 3.74:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.61:1 (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 #FA1991?
- The complementary colour is #19FA82 (hue 148). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F319FA and #FA1921. The triadic palette adds #91FA19 and #1991FA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FA1991 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fa1991; or rgb(250, 25, 145); or hsl(328, 96%, 54%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 328 96% 54%; 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.