Color #FBBBCC Color / Colour Code #FBBBCC
This page shows the hex color code for color #fbbbcc (#FBBBCC). The colour is a pink tone with 89% saturation and 86% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FBBBCC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FBBBCC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 314, 344, and 14 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 344, 104, and 224 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FBBBCC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 344 and saturation at 89%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 344 to 29 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 344 with its complement at 164 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 #FBBBCC
Lightness variations at hue 344 and 89% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FBBBCC
Design Use Cases for #FBBBCC
High-Impact Accent
With 89% saturation, #FBBBCC 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 86% lightness, #FBBBCC 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
#FBBBCC is in the pink range (hue 344). 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 #FBBBCC (hue 344) to its complement at hue 164. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 14. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbbbcc, #bcfbea);
CSS Code for #FBBBCC
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FBBBCC based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FBBBCC (#FBBBCC)
#FBBBCC is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 251 red, 187 green, and 204 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 344 degrees with 89% saturation and 86% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FBBBCC 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, 25% magenta, 19% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FBBBCC against white is 1.61:1 and against black is 13.08:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.08:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #BCFBEA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FBBBCC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FBBCEC and #FBCABC, 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 #FBBBCC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FBBBCC?
- #FBBBCC is Color #FBBBCC, a pink color (colour) with RGB(251, 187, 204), HSL(344, 89%, 86%), and CMYK(0%, 25%, 19%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 208/255.
- Is #FBBBCC accessible for text?
- Against white, #FBBBCC has a contrast ratio of 1.61:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.08:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FBBBCC?
- The complementary colour is #BCFBEA (hue 164). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FBBCEC and #FBCABC. The triadic palette adds #CCFBBC and #BCCCFB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FBBBCC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fbbbcc; or rgb(251, 187, 204); or hsl(344, 89%, 86%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 344 89% 86%; 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.