Color #FAB9DF Color / Colour Code #FAB9DF
This page shows the hex color code for color #fab9df (#FAB9DF). The colour is a pink tone with 87% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FAB9DF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FAB9DF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 295, 325, and 355 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 325, 85, and 205 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FAB9DF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 325 and saturation at 87%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 325 to 10 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 325 with its complement at 145 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 #FAB9DF
Lightness variations at hue 325 and 87% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FAB9DF
Design Use Cases for #FAB9DF
High-Impact Accent
With 87% saturation, #FAB9DF 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.
Near-White Background
At 85% lightness, #FAB9DF is very close to white but carries a subtle pink tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Playfulness & Compassion
#FAB9DF is in the pink range (hue 325). 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 #FAB9DF (hue 325) to its complement at hue 145. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 355. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fab9df, #b7fad3);
CSS Code for #FAB9DF
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FAB9DF based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FAB9DF (#FAB9DF)
#FAB9DF is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 250 red, 185 green, and 223 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 325 degrees with 87% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FAB9DF is 209/255 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, 26% magenta, 11% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FAB9DF against white is 1.61:1 and against black is 13.07:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.07:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #B7FAD3 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FAB9DF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F4B7FA and #FAB7BD, 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 #FAB9DF
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FAB9DF?
- #FAB9DF is Color #FAB9DF, a pink color (colour) with RGB(250, 185, 223), HSL(325, 87%, 85%), and CMYK(0%, 26%, 11%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 209/255.
- Is #FAB9DF accessible for text?
- Against white, #FAB9DF has a contrast ratio of 1.61:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.07:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FAB9DF?
- The complementary colour is #B7FAD3 (hue 145). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F4B7FA and #FAB7BD. The triadic palette adds #DEFAB7 and #B7DEFA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FAB9DF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fab9df; or rgb(250, 185, 223); or hsl(325, 87%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 325 87% 85%; 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.