Color #FEE0FA Color / Colour Code #FEE0FA
This page shows the hex color code for color #fee0fa (#FEE0FA). The colour is a purple tone with 94% saturation and 94% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FEE0FA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FEE0FA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 278, 308, and 338 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 308, 68, and 188 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FEE0FA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 308 and saturation at 94%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 308 to 353 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 308 with its complement at 128 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 #FEE0FA
Lightness variations at hue 308 and 94% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FEE0FA
Design Use Cases for #FEE0FA
High-Impact Accent
With 94% saturation, #FEE0FA 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 94% lightness, #FEE0FA is very close to white but carries a subtle purple tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Creativity & Premium Positioning
#FEE0FA falls in the purple spectrum (hue 308). Purple communicates creativity, wisdom, and luxury. It is effective for premium product highlights, creative portfolio accents, meditation app interfaces, and rewards program branding. Purple occupies a unique space between the energy of red and the calm of blue.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #FEE0FA (hue 308) to its complement at hue 128. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 338. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fee0fa, #e1fee5);
CSS Code for #FEE0FA
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About Color #FEE0FA (#FEE0FA)
#FEE0FA is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 254 red, 224 green, and 250 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 308 degrees with 94% saturation and 94% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FEE0FA is 236/255 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, 12% magenta, 2% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FEE0FA against white is 1.22:1 and against black is 17.26:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.26:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E1FEE5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FEE0FA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F4E1FE and #FEE1EC, 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 #FEE0FA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FEE0FA?
- #FEE0FA is Color #FEE0FA, a purple color (colour) with RGB(254, 224, 250), HSL(308, 94%, 94%), and CMYK(0%, 12%, 2%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 236/255.
- Is #FEE0FA accessible for text?
- Against white, #FEE0FA has a contrast ratio of 1.22:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.26:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FEE0FA?
- The complementary colour is #E1FEE5 (hue 128). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F4E1FE and #FEE1EC. The triadic palette adds #FAFEE1 and #E1FAFE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FEE0FA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fee0fa; or rgb(254, 224, 250); or hsl(308, 94%, 94%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 308 94% 94%; 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.