Color #FAADA0 Color / Colour Code #FAADA0
This page shows the hex color code for color #faada0 (#FAADA0). The colour is a red 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 #FAADA0 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FAADA0 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 339, 9, and 39 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 9, 129, and 249 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FAADA0
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 9 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 9 to 54 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 9 with its complement at 189 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 #FAADA0
Lightness variations at hue 9 and 90% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FAADA0
Design Use Cases for #FAADA0
High-Impact Accent
With 90% saturation, #FAADA0 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
#FAADA0 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.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#FAADA0 falls in the red spectrum (hue 9). 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 #FAADA0 (hue 9) to its complement at hue 189. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 39. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #faada0, #9eecfa);
CSS Code for #FAADA0
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About Color #FAADA0 (#FAADA0)
#FAADA0 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 250 red, 173 green, and 160 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 9 degrees with 90% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FAADA0 is 195/255 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, 31% magenta, 36% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FAADA0 against white is 1.82:1 and against black is 11.55:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 11.55:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #9EECFA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FAADA0. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FA9EBE and #FADA9E, 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 #FAADA0
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FAADA0?
- #FAADA0 is Color #FAADA0, a red color (colour) with RGB(250, 173, 160), HSL(9, 90%, 80%), and CMYK(0%, 31%, 36%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 195/255.
- Is #FAADA0 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FAADA0 has a contrast ratio of 1.82:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 11.55:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FAADA0?
- The complementary colour is #9EECFA (hue 189). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FA9EBE and #FADA9E. The triadic palette adds #9EFAAC and #AC9EFA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FAADA0 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #faada0; or rgb(250, 173, 160); or hsl(9, 90%, 80%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 9 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.