Color #FFC5EA Color / Colour Code #FFC5EA
This page shows the hex color code for color #ffc5ea (#FFC5EA). The colour is a pink tone with 100% saturation and 89% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FFC5EA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FFC5EA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 292, 322, and 352 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 322, 82, and 202 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FFC5EA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 322 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 322 to 7 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 322 with its complement at 142 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 #FFC5EA
Lightness variations at hue 322 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FFC5EA
Design Use Cases for #FFC5EA
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #FFC5EA 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 89% lightness, #FFC5EA 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
#FFC5EA is in the pink range (hue 322). 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 #FFC5EA (hue 322) to its complement at hue 142. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 352. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffc5ea, #c7ffdb);
CSS Code for #FFC5EA
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FFC5EA based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FFC5EA (#FFC5EA)
#FFC5EA is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 255 red, 197 green, and 234 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 322 degrees with 100% saturation and 89% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FFC5EA is 219/255 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, 23% magenta, 8% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FFC5EA against white is 1.46:1 and against black is 14.43:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.43:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #C7FFDB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FFC5EA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F8C7FF and #FFC7CE, 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 #FFC5EA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FFC5EA?
- #FFC5EA is Color #FFC5EA, a pink color (colour) with RGB(255, 197, 234), HSL(322, 100%, 89%), and CMYK(0%, 23%, 8%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 219/255.
- Is #FFC5EA accessible for text?
- Against white, #FFC5EA has a contrast ratio of 1.46:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.43:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FFC5EA?
- The complementary colour is #C7FFDB (hue 142). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F8C7FF and #FFC7CE. The triadic palette adds #EAFFC7 and #C7EAFF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FFC5EA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ffc5ea; or rgb(255, 197, 234); or hsl(322, 100%, 89%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 322 100% 89%; 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.