Color #FE487F Color / Colour Code #FE487F
This page shows the hex color code for color #fe487f (#FE487F). The colour is a pink tone with 99% saturation and 64% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FE487F against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FE487F paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 312, 342, and 12 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 342, 102, and 222 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FE487F
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 342 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 342 to 27 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 342 with its complement at 162 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 #FE487F
Lightness variations at hue 342 and 99% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FE487F
Design Use Cases for #FE487F
High-Impact Accent
With 99% saturation, #FE487F 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 64% lightness, #FE487F 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
#FE487F is in the pink range (hue 342). 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 #FE487F (hue 342) to its complement at hue 162. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 12. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fe487f, #48fec8);
CSS Code for #FE487F
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Colors visually similar to #FE487F based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FE487F (#FE487F)
#FE487F is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 254 red, 72 green, and 127 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 342 degrees with 99% saturation and 64% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FE487F is 133/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 72% magenta, 50% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FE487F against white is 3.26:1 and against black is 6.45:1. 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 6.45:1.
The complementary colour #48FEC8 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FE487F. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FE48DA and #FE6D48, 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 #FE487F?
- #FE487F is Color #FE487F, a pink color (colour) with RGB(254, 72, 127), HSL(342, 99%, 64%), and CMYK(0%, 72%, 50%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 133/255.
- Is #FE487F accessible for text?
- Against white, #FE487F has a contrast ratio of 3.26:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.45:1 (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 #FE487F?
- The complementary colour is #48FEC8 (hue 162). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FE48DA and #FE6D48. The triadic palette adds #7FFE48 and #487FFE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FE487F in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fe487f; or rgb(254, 72, 127); or hsl(342, 99%, 64%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 342 99% 64%; 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.