Color #FA376C Color / Colour Code #FA376C
This page shows the hex color code for color #fa376c (#FA376C). The colour is a pink tone with 95% saturation and 60% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FA376C against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FA376C paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 314, 344, and 14 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 344, 104, and 224 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FA376C
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 344 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 344 to 29 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 344 with its complement at 164 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 #FA376C
Lightness variations at hue 344 and 95% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FA376C
Design Use Cases for #FA376C
High-Impact Accent
With 95% saturation, #FA376C 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 60% lightness, #FA376C 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
#FA376C is in the pink range (hue 344). 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 #FA376C (hue 344) to its complement at hue 164. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 14. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fa376c, #38fac6);
CSS Code for #FA376C
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About Color #FA376C (#FA376C)
#FA376C is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 250 red, 55 green, and 108 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 344 degrees with 95% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FA376C is 119/255 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, 78% magenta, 57% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FA376C against white is 3.60:1 and against black is 5.83:1. 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 5.83:1.
The complementary colour #38FAC6 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FA376C. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FA38CD and #FA6538, 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 #FA376C?
- #FA376C is Color #FA376C, a pink color (colour) with RGB(250, 55, 108), HSL(344, 95%, 60%), and CMYK(0%, 78%, 57%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 119/255.
- Is #FA376C accessible for text?
- Against white, #FA376C has a contrast ratio of 3.60:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.83:1 (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 #FA376C?
- The complementary colour is #38FAC6 (hue 164). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FA38CD and #FA6538. The triadic palette adds #6CFA38 and #386CFA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FA376C in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fa376c; or rgb(250, 55, 108); or hsl(344, 95%, 60%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 344 95% 60%; 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.