Color #FE397B Color / Colour Code #FE397B
This page shows the hex color code for color #fe397b (#FE397B). The colour is a pink tone with 99% saturation and 61% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FE397B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FE397B paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 310, 340, and 10 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 340, 100, and 220 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FE397B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 340 and saturation at 99%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 340 to 25 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 340 with its complement at 160 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 #FE397B
Lightness variations at hue 340 and 99% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FE397B
Design Use Cases for #FE397B
High-Impact Accent
With 99% saturation, #FE397B 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 61% lightness, #FE397B 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.
Playfulness & Compassion
#FE397B is in the pink range (hue 340). 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 #FE397B (hue 340) to its complement at hue 160. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 10. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fe397b, #39febc);
CSS Code for #FE397B
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About Color #FE397B (#FE397B)
#FE397B is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 254 red, 57 green, and 123 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 340 degrees with 99% saturation and 61% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FE397B is 123/255 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, 78% magenta, 52% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FE397B against white is 3.45:1 and against black is 6.09:1. 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 6.09:1.
The complementary colour #39FEBC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FE397B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FE39DD and #FE5A39, 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 #FE397B?
- #FE397B is Color #FE397B, a pink color (colour) with RGB(254, 57, 123), HSL(340, 99%, 61%), and CMYK(0%, 78%, 52%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 123/255.
- Is #FE397B accessible for text?
- Against white, #FE397B has a contrast ratio of 3.45:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.09:1 (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 #FE397B?
- The complementary colour is #39FEBC (hue 160). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FE39DD and #FE5A39. The triadic palette adds #7BFE39 and #397BFE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FE397B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fe397b; or rgb(254, 57, 123); or hsl(340, 99%, 61%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 340 99% 61%; 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.