Color #FBB6BA Color / Colour Code #FBB6BA
This page shows the hex color code for color #fbb6ba (#FBB6BA). The colour is a red tone with 90% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FBB6BA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FBB6BA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 327, 357, and 27 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 357, 117, and 237 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FBB6BA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 357 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 357 to 42 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 357 with its complement at 177 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 #FBB6BA
Lightness variations at hue 357 and 90% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FBB6BA
Design Use Cases for #FBB6BA
High-Impact Accent
With 90% saturation, #FBB6BA 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, #FBB6BA is very close to white but carries a subtle red tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#FBB6BA falls in the red spectrum (hue 357). 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 #FBB6BA (hue 357) to its complement at hue 177. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 27. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbb6ba, #b6fbf8);
CSS Code for #FBB6BA
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About Color #FBB6BA (#FBB6BA)
#FBB6BA is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 251 red, 182 green, and 186 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 357 degrees with 90% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FBB6BA is 203/255 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, 27% magenta, 26% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FBB6BA against white is 1.68:1 and against black is 12.50:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.50:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #B6FBF8 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FBB6BA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FBB6DC and #FBD5B6, 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 #FBB6BA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FBB6BA?
- #FBB6BA is Color #FBB6BA, a red color (colour) with RGB(251, 182, 186), HSL(357, 90%, 85%), and CMYK(0%, 27%, 26%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 203/255.
- Is #FBB6BA accessible for text?
- Against white, #FBB6BA has a contrast ratio of 1.68:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.50:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FBB6BA?
- The complementary colour is #B6FBF8 (hue 177). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FBB6DC and #FBD5B6. The triadic palette adds #BAFBB6 and #B6BAFB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FBB6BA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fbb6ba; or rgb(251, 182, 186); or hsl(357, 90%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 357 90% 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.