Color #FEAEC6 Color / Colour Code #FEAEC6
This page shows the hex color code for color #feaec6 (#FEAEC6). The colour is a pink tone with 98% saturation and 84% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FEAEC6 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FEAEC6 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 #FEAEC6
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 342 and saturation at 98%. 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 #FEAEC6
Lightness variations at hue 342 and 98% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FEAEC6
Design Use Cases for #FEAEC6
High-Impact Accent
With 98% saturation, #FEAEC6 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.
Light Background Tint
#FEAEC6 at 84% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Playfulness & Compassion
#FEAEC6 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 #FEAEC6 (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, #feaec6, #aefee6);
CSS Code for #FEAEC6
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About Color #FEAEC6 (#FEAEC6)
#FEAEC6 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 254 red, 174 green, and 198 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 342 degrees with 98% saturation and 84% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FEAEC6 is 201/255 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, 31% magenta, 22% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FEAEC6 against white is 1.74:1 and against black is 12.08:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.08:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #AEFEE6 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FEAEC6. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FEAEEE and #FEBEAE, 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 #FEAEC6
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FEAEC6?
- #FEAEC6 is Color #FEAEC6, a pink color (colour) with RGB(254, 174, 198), HSL(342, 98%, 84%), and CMYK(0%, 31%, 22%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 201/255.
- Is #FEAEC6 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FEAEC6 has a contrast ratio of 1.74:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.08:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FEAEC6?
- The complementary colour is #AEFEE6 (hue 162). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FEAEEE and #FEBEAE. The triadic palette adds #C6FEAE and #AEC6FE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FEAEC6 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #feaec6; or rgb(254, 174, 198); or hsl(342, 98%, 84%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 342 98% 84%; 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.