Color #FAEBF4 Color / Colour Code #FAEBF4
This page shows the hex color code for color #faebf4 (#FAEBF4). The colour is a pink tone with 60% saturation and 95% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FAEBF4 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FAEBF4 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 294, 324, and 354 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 324, 84, and 204 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FAEBF4
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 324 and saturation at 60%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 324 to 9 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 324 with its complement at 144 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 #FAEBF4
Lightness variations at hue 324 and 60% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FAEBF4
Design Use Cases for #FAEBF4
Vibrant Brand Color
#FAEBF4 has a strong 60% 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 95% lightness, #FAEBF4 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
#FAEBF4 is in the pink range (hue 324). 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 #FAEBF4 (hue 324) to its complement at hue 144. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 354. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #faebf4, #ebfaf1);
CSS Code for #FAEBF4
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Colors visually similar to #FAEBF4 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FAEBF4 (#FAEBF4)
#FAEBF4 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 250 red, 235 green, and 244 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 324 degrees with 60% saturation and 95% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FAEBF4 is 241/255 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, 6% magenta, 2% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FAEBF4 against white is 1.15:1 and against black is 18.25:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.25:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EBFAF1 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FAEBF4. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F8EBFA and #FAEBEC, 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 #FAEBF4
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FAEBF4?
- #FAEBF4 is Color #FAEBF4, a pink color (colour) with RGB(250, 235, 244), HSL(324, 60%, 95%), and CMYK(0%, 6%, 2%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 241/255.
- Is #FAEBF4 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FAEBF4 has a contrast ratio of 1.15:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.25:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FAEBF4?
- The complementary colour is #EBFAF1 (hue 144). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F8EBFA and #FAEBEC. The triadic palette adds #F4FAEB and #EBF4FA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FAEBF4 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #faebf4; or rgb(250, 235, 244); or hsl(324, 60%, 95%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 324 60% 95%; 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.