Color #FFB5DB Color / Colour Code #FFB5DB
This page shows the hex color code for color #ffb5db (#FFB5DB). The colour is a pink tone with 100% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FFB5DB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FFB5DB paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 299, 329, and 359 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 329, 89, and 209 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FFB5DB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 329 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 329 to 14 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 329 with its complement at 149 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 #FFB5DB
Lightness variations at hue 329 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FFB5DB
Design Use Cases for #FFB5DB
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #FFB5DB 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 85% lightness, #FFB5DB is very close to white but carries a subtle pink tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Playfulness & Compassion
#FFB5DB is in the pink range (hue 329). 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 #FFB5DB (hue 329) to its complement at hue 149. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 359. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffb5db, #b3ffd7);
CSS Code for #FFB5DB
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FFB5DB based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FFB5DB (#FFB5DB)
#FFB5DB is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 255 red, 181 green, and 219 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 329 degrees with 100% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FFB5DB is 207/255 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, 29% magenta, 14% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FFB5DB against white is 1.63:1 and against black is 12.88:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.88:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #B3FFD7 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FFB5DB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FEB3FF and #FFB3B4, 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 #FFB5DB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FFB5DB?
- #FFB5DB is Color #FFB5DB, a pink color (colour) with RGB(255, 181, 219), HSL(329, 100%, 85%), and CMYK(0%, 29%, 14%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 207/255.
- Is #FFB5DB accessible for text?
- Against white, #FFB5DB has a contrast ratio of 1.63:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.88:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FFB5DB?
- The complementary colour is #B3FFD7 (hue 149). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FEB3FF and #FFB3B4. The triadic palette adds #DAFFB3 and #B3DAFF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FFB5DB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ffb5db; or rgb(255, 181, 219); or hsl(329, 100%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 329 100% 85%; 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.