Color #FFA0BD Color / Colour Code #FFA0BD
This page shows the hex color code for color #ffa0bd (#FFA0BD). The colour is a pink tone with 100% saturation and 81% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FFA0BD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FFA0BD 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 #FFA0BD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 342 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 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 #FFA0BD
Lightness variations at hue 342 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FFA0BD
Design Use Cases for #FFA0BD
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #FFA0BD 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
#FFA0BD at 81% 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
#FFA0BD 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 #FFA0BD (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, #ffa0bd, #9effe2);
CSS Code for #FFA0BD
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About Color #FFA0BD (#FFA0BD)
#FFA0BD is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 255 red, 160 green, and 189 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 342 degrees with 100% saturation and 81% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FFA0BD is 192/255 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, 37% magenta, 26% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FFA0BD against white is 1.91:1 and against black is 11.02:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 11.02:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #9EFFE2 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FFA0BD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FF9EEC and #FFB19E, 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 #FFA0BD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FFA0BD?
- #FFA0BD is Color #FFA0BD, a pink color (colour) with RGB(255, 160, 189), HSL(342, 100%, 81%), and CMYK(0%, 37%, 26%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 192/255.
- Is #FFA0BD accessible for text?
- Against white, #FFA0BD has a contrast ratio of 1.91:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 11.02:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FFA0BD?
- The complementary colour is #9EFFE2 (hue 162). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FF9EEC and #FFB19E. The triadic palette adds #BBFF9E and #9EBBFF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FFA0BD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ffa0bd; or rgb(255, 160, 189); or hsl(342, 100%, 81%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 342 100% 81%; 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.