Color #FB4160 Color / Colour Code #FB4160
This page shows the hex color code for color #fb4160 (#FB4160). The colour is a red tone with 96% saturation and 62% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FB4160 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FB4160 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 320, 350, and 20 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 350, 110, and 230 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FB4160
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 350 and saturation at 96%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 350 to 35 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 350 with its complement at 170 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 #FB4160
Lightness variations at hue 350 and 96% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FB4160
Design Use Cases for #FB4160
High-Impact Accent
With 96% saturation, #FB4160 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.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 62% lightness, #FB4160 has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#FB4160 falls in the red spectrum (hue 350). 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 #FB4160 (hue 350) to its complement at hue 170. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 20. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fb4160, #41fbdc);
CSS Code for #FB4160
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Colors visually similar to #FB4160 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FB4160 (#FB4160)
#FB4160 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 251 red, 65 green, and 96 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 350 degrees with 96% saturation and 62% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FB4160 is 124/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 74% magenta, 62% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FB4160 against white is 3.48:1 and against black is 6.03:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 6.03:1.
The complementary colour #41FBDC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FB4160. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FB41BD and #FB7F41, 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 #FB4160?
- #FB4160 is Color #FB4160, a red color (colour) with RGB(251, 65, 96), HSL(350, 96%, 62%), and CMYK(0%, 74%, 62%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 124/255.
- Is #FB4160 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FB4160 has a contrast ratio of 3.48:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.03:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FB4160?
- The complementary colour is #41FBDC (hue 170). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FB41BD and #FB7F41. The triadic palette adds #60FB41 and #4160FB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FB4160 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fb4160; or rgb(251, 65, 96); or hsl(350, 96%, 62%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 350 96% 62%; 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.