Color #FA2EAA Color / Colour Code #FA2EAA
This page shows the hex color code for color #fa2eaa (#FA2EAA). The colour is a pink tone with 95% saturation and 58% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FA2EAA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FA2EAA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 294, 324, and 354 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 324, 84, and 204 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FA2EAA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 324 and saturation at 95%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 324 to 9 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 324 with its complement at 144 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 #FA2EAA
Lightness variations at hue 324 and 95% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FA2EAA
Design Use Cases for #FA2EAA
High-Impact Accent
With 95% saturation, #FA2EAA 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 58% lightness, #FA2EAA 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
#FA2EAA is in the pink range (hue 324). 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 #FA2EAA (hue 324) to its complement at hue 144. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 354. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fa2eaa, #2efa80);
CSS Code for #FA2EAA
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About Color #FA2EAA (#FA2EAA)
#FA2EAA is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 250 red, 46 green, and 170 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 324 degrees with 95% saturation and 58% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FA2EAA is 121/255 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, 82% magenta, 32% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FA2EAA against white is 3.48:1 and against black is 6.04:1. 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 6.04:1.
The complementary colour #2EFA80 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FA2EAA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E52EFA and #FA2E43, 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 #FA2EAA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FA2EAA?
- #FA2EAA is Color #FA2EAA, a pink color (colour) with RGB(250, 46, 170), HSL(324, 95%, 58%), and CMYK(0%, 82%, 32%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 121/255.
- Is #FA2EAA accessible for text?
- Against white, #FA2EAA has a contrast ratio of 3.48:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.04:1 (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 #FA2EAA?
- The complementary colour is #2EFA80 (hue 144). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E52EFA and #FA2E43. The triadic palette adds #A8FA2E and #2EA8FA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FA2EAA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fa2eaa; or rgb(250, 46, 170); or hsl(324, 95%, 58%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 324 95% 58%; 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.