Color #FA686A Color / Colour Code #FA686A
This page shows the hex color code for color #fa686a (#FA686A). The colour is a red tone with 94% saturation and 69% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FA686A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FA686A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 329, 359, and 29 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 359, 119, and 239 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FA686A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 359 and saturation at 94%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 359 to 44 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 359 with its complement at 179 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 #FA686A
Lightness variations at hue 359 and 94% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FA686A
Design Use Cases for #FA686A
High-Impact Accent
With 94% saturation, #FA686A 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 69% lightness, #FA686A 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.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#FA686A falls in the red spectrum (hue 359). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #FA686A (hue 359) to its complement at hue 179. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 29. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fa686a, #66faf8);
CSS Code for #FA686A
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About Color #FA686A (#FA686A)
#FA686A is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 250 red, 104 green, and 106 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 359 degrees with 94% saturation and 69% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FA686A is 148/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 58% magenta, 58% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FA686A against white is 2.90:1 and against black is 7.25:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 7.25:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #66FAF8 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FA686A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FA66B2 and #FAAD66, 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 #FA686A?
- #FA686A is Color #FA686A, a red color (colour) with RGB(250, 104, 106), HSL(359, 94%, 69%), and CMYK(0%, 58%, 58%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 148/255.
- Is #FA686A accessible for text?
- Against white, #FA686A has a contrast ratio of 2.90:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 7.25:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FA686A?
- The complementary colour is #66FAF8 (hue 179). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FA66B2 and #FAAD66. The triadic palette adds #68FA66 and #6668FA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FA686A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fa686a; or rgb(250, 104, 106); or hsl(359, 94%, 69%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 359 94% 69%; 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.