Color #FBB6E2 Color / Colour Code #FBB6E2
This page shows the hex color code for color #fbb6e2 (#FBB6E2). The colour is a pink 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 #FBB6E2 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FBB6E2 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 292, 322, and 352 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 322, 82, and 202 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FBB6E2
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 322 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 322 to 7 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 322 with its complement at 142 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 #FBB6E2
Lightness variations at hue 322 and 90% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FBB6E2
Design Use Cases for #FBB6E2
High-Impact Accent
With 90% saturation, #FBB6E2 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, #FBB6E2 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
#FBB6E2 is in the pink range (hue 322). 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 #FBB6E2 (hue 322) to its complement at hue 142. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 352. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbb6e2, #b6fbd0);
CSS Code for #FBB6E2
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FBB6E2 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FBB6E2 (#FBB6E2)
#FBB6E2 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 251 red, 182 green, and 226 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 322 degrees with 90% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FBB6E2 is 208/255 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, 10% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FBB6E2 against white is 1.63:1 and against black is 12.89:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.89:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #B6FBD0 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FBB6E2. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F2B6FB and #FBB6C0, 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 #FBB6E2
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FBB6E2?
- #FBB6E2 is Color #FBB6E2, a pink color (colour) with RGB(251, 182, 226), HSL(322, 90%, 85%), and CMYK(0%, 27%, 10%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 208/255.
- Is #FBB6E2 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FBB6E2 has a contrast ratio of 1.63:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.89:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FBB6E2?
- The complementary colour is #B6FBD0 (hue 142). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F2B6FB and #FBB6C0. The triadic palette adds #E2FBB6 and #B6E2FB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FBB6E2 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fbb6e2; or rgb(251, 182, 226); or hsl(322, 90%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 322 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.