Color #FA9DC2 Color / Colour Code #FA9DC2
This page shows the hex color code for color #fa9dc2 (#FA9DC2). The colour is a pink tone with 90% saturation and 80% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FA9DC2 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FA9DC2 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 306, 336, and 6 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 336, 96, and 216 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FA9DC2
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 336 and saturation at 90%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 336 to 21 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 336 with its complement at 156 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 #FA9DC2
Lightness variations at hue 336 and 90% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FA9DC2
Design Use Cases for #FA9DC2
High-Impact Accent
With 90% saturation, #FA9DC2 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.
Light Background Tint
#FA9DC2 at 80% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Playfulness & Compassion
#FA9DC2 is in the pink range (hue 336). 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 #FA9DC2 (hue 336) to its complement at hue 156. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 6. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fa9dc2, #9efad5);
CSS Code for #FA9DC2
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About Color #FA9DC2 (#FA9DC2)
#FA9DC2 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 250 red, 157 green, and 194 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 336 degrees with 90% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FA9DC2 is 189/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 37% magenta, 22% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FA9DC2 against white is 1.97:1 and against black is 10.67:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 10.67:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #9EFAD5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FA9DC2. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FA9EF1 and #FAA79E, 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 #FA9DC2?
- #FA9DC2 is Color #FA9DC2, a pink color (colour) with RGB(250, 157, 194), HSL(336, 90%, 80%), and CMYK(0%, 37%, 22%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 189/255.
- Is #FA9DC2 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FA9DC2 has a contrast ratio of 1.97:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 10.67:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FA9DC2?
- The complementary colour is #9EFAD5 (hue 156). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FA9EF1 and #FAA79E. The triadic palette adds #C3FA9E and #9EC3FA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FA9DC2 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fa9dc2; or rgb(250, 157, 194); or hsl(336, 90%, 80%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 336 90% 80%; 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.