Color #FF438E Color / Colour Code #FF438E
This page shows the hex color code for color #ff438e (#FF438E). The colour is a pink tone with 100% saturation and 63% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FF438E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FF438E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 306, 336, and 6 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 336, 96, and 216 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FF438E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 336 and saturation at 100%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 336 to 21 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 336 with its complement at 156 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 #FF438E
Lightness variations at hue 336 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FF438E
Design Use Cases for #FF438E
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #FF438E 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 63% lightness, #FF438E 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
#FF438E is in the pink range (hue 336). 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 #FF438E (hue 336) to its complement at hue 156. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 6. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff438e, #42ffb4);
CSS Code for #FF438E
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About Color #FF438E (#FF438E)
#FF438E is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 255 red, 67 green, and 142 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.8:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 336 degrees with 100% saturation and 63% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FF438E is 132/255 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, 74% magenta, 44% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FF438E 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 #42FFB4 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FF438E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FF42EC and #FF5542, 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 #FF438E?
- #FF438E is Color #FF438E, a pink color (colour) with RGB(255, 67, 142), HSL(336, 100%, 63%), and CMYK(0%, 74%, 44%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 132/255.
- Is #FF438E accessible for text?
- Against white, #FF438E 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 #FF438E?
- The complementary colour is #42FFB4 (hue 156). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FF42EC and #FF5542. The triadic palette adds #8EFF42 and #428EFF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FF438E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ff438e; or rgb(255, 67, 142); or hsl(336, 100%, 63%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 336 100% 63%; 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.