Color #FFCCF1 Color / Colour Code #FFCCF1
This page shows the hex color code for color #ffccf1 (#FFCCF1). The colour is a pink tone with 100% saturation and 90% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FFCCF1 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FFCCF1 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 286, 316, and 346 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 316, 76, and 196 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FFCCF1
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 316 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 316 to 1 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 316 with its complement at 136 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 #FFCCF1
Lightness variations at hue 316 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FFCCF1
Design Use Cases for #FFCCF1
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #FFCCF1 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 90% lightness, #FFCCF1 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
#FFCCF1 is in the pink range (hue 316). 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 #FFCCF1 (hue 316) to its complement at hue 136. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 346. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffccf1, #ccffda);
CSS Code for #FFCCF1
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FFCCF1 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #FFCCF1 across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #FFCCF1 (#FFCCF1)
#FFCCF1 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 255 red, 204 green, and 241 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 316 degrees with 100% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FFCCF1 is 223/255 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, 20% magenta, 5% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FFCCF1 against white is 1.39:1 and against black is 15.16:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.16:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #CCFFDA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FFCCF1. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F3CCFF and #FFCCD8, 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 #FFCCF1
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FFCCF1?
- #FFCCF1 is Color #FFCCF1, a pink color (colour) with RGB(255, 204, 241), HSL(316, 100%, 90%), and CMYK(0%, 20%, 5%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 223/255.
- Is #FFCCF1 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FFCCF1 has a contrast ratio of 1.39:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.16:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FFCCF1?
- The complementary colour is #CCFFDA (hue 136). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F3CCFF and #FFCCD8. The triadic palette adds #F1FFCC and #CCF1FF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FFCCF1 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ffccf1; or rgb(255, 204, 241); or hsl(316, 100%, 90%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 316 100% 90%; 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.