Color #FBD5EA Color / Colour Code #FBD5EA
This page shows the hex color code for color #fbd5ea (#FBD5EA). The colour is a pink tone with 83% saturation and 91% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FBD5EA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FBD5EA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 297, 327, and 357 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 327, 87, and 207 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FBD5EA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 327 and saturation at 83%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 327 to 12 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 327 with its complement at 147 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 #FBD5EA
Lightness variations at hue 327 and 83% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FBD5EA
Design Use Cases for #FBD5EA
Vibrant Brand Color
#FBD5EA has a strong 83% 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 91% lightness, #FBD5EA 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
#FBD5EA is in the pink range (hue 327). 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 #FBD5EA (hue 327) to its complement at hue 147. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 357. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbd5ea, #d5fbe6);
CSS Code for #FBD5EA
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Colors visually similar to #FBD5EA based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FBD5EA (#FBD5EA)
#FBD5EA is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 251 red, 213 green, and 234 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 327 degrees with 83% saturation and 91% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FBD5EA is 227/255 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, 15% magenta, 7% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FBD5EA against white is 1.33:1 and against black is 15.81:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.81:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D5FBE6 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FBD5EA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F9D5FB and #FBD5D7, 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 #FBD5EA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FBD5EA?
- #FBD5EA is Color #FBD5EA, a pink color (colour) with RGB(251, 213, 234), HSL(327, 83%, 91%), and CMYK(0%, 15%, 7%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 227/255.
- Is #FBD5EA accessible for text?
- Against white, #FBD5EA has a contrast ratio of 1.33:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.81:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FBD5EA?
- The complementary colour is #D5FBE6 (hue 147). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F9D5FB and #FBD5D7. The triadic palette adds #EAFBD5 and #D5EAFB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FBD5EA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fbd5ea; or rgb(251, 213, 234); or hsl(327, 83%, 91%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 327 83% 91%; 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.