Color #FF618B Color / Colour Code #FF618B
This page shows the hex color code for color #ff618b (#FF618B). The colour is a pink tone with 100% saturation and 69% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FF618B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FF618B paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 314, 344, and 14 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 344, 104, and 224 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FF618B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 344 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 344 to 29 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 344 with its complement at 164 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 #FF618B
Lightness variations at hue 344 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FF618B
Design Use Cases for #FF618B
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #FF618B 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 69% lightness, #FF618B 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
#FF618B is in the pink range (hue 344). 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 #FF618B (hue 344) to its complement at hue 164. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 14. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff618b, #61ffd5);
CSS Code for #FF618B
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About Color #FF618B (#FF618B)
#FF618B is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 255 red, 97 green, and 139 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 344 degrees with 100% saturation and 69% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FF618B is 149/255 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, 62% magenta, 45% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FF618B against white is 2.86:1 and against black is 7.33:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 7.33:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #61FFD5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FF618B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FF61DA and #FF8661, 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 #FF618B
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FF618B?
- #FF618B is Color #FF618B, a pink color (colour) with RGB(255, 97, 139), HSL(344, 100%, 69%), and CMYK(0%, 62%, 45%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 149/255.
- Is #FF618B accessible for text?
- Against white, #FF618B has a contrast ratio of 2.86:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 7.33:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FF618B?
- The complementary colour is #61FFD5 (hue 164). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FF61DA and #FF8661. The triadic palette adds #8BFF61 and #618BFF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FF618B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ff618b; or rgb(255, 97, 139); or hsl(344, 100%, 69%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 344 100% 69%; 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.