Color #FAC7DF Color / Colour Code #FAC7DF
This page shows the hex color code for color #fac7df (#FAC7DF). The colour is a pink tone with 84% saturation and 88% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FAC7DF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FAC7DF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 302, 332, and 2 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 332, 92, and 212 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FAC7DF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 332 and saturation at 84%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 332 to 17 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 332 with its complement at 152 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 #FAC7DF
Lightness variations at hue 332 and 84% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FAC7DF
Design Use Cases for #FAC7DF
Vibrant Brand Color
#FAC7DF has a strong 84% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Near-White Background
At 88% lightness, #FAC7DF 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
#FAC7DF is in the pink range (hue 332). 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 #FAC7DF (hue 332) to its complement at hue 152. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 2. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fac7df, #c7fae2);
CSS Code for #FAC7DF
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FAC7DF based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
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About Color #FAC7DF (#FAC7DF)
#FAC7DF is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 250 red, 199 green, and 223 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 332 degrees with 84% saturation and 88% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FAC7DF is 217/255 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, 20% magenta, 11% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FAC7DF against white is 1.47:1 and against black is 14.30:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.30:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #C7FAE2 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FAC7DF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FAC7F8 and #FAC8C7, 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 #FAC7DF
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FAC7DF?
- #FAC7DF is Color #FAC7DF, a pink color (colour) with RGB(250, 199, 223), HSL(332, 84%, 88%), and CMYK(0%, 20%, 11%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 217/255.
- Is #FAC7DF accessible for text?
- Against white, #FAC7DF has a contrast ratio of 1.47:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.30:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FAC7DF?
- The complementary colour is #C7FAE2 (hue 152). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FAC7F8 and #FAC8C7. The triadic palette adds #DFFAC7 and #C7DFFA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FAC7DF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fac7df; or rgb(250, 199, 223); or hsl(332, 84%, 88%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 332 84% 88%; 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.