Color #FFD9EF Color / Colour Code #FFD9EF
This page shows the hex color code for color #ffd9ef (#FFD9EF). The colour is a pink tone with 100% saturation and 93% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FFD9EF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FFD9EF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 295, 325, and 355 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 325, 85, and 205 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FFD9EF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 325 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 325 to 10 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 325 with its complement at 145 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 #FFD9EF
Lightness variations at hue 325 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FFD9EF
Design Use Cases for #FFD9EF
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #FFD9EF 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 93% lightness, #FFD9EF 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
#FFD9EF is in the pink range (hue 325). 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 #FFD9EF (hue 325) to its complement at hue 145. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 355. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffd9ef, #dbffea);
CSS Code for #FFD9EF
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FFD9EF based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FFD9EF (#FFD9EF)
#FFD9EF is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 255 red, 217 green, and 239 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 325 degrees with 100% saturation and 93% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FFD9EF is 231/255 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, 15% magenta, 6% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FFD9EF against white is 1.28:1 and against black is 16.42:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.42:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DBFFEA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FFD9EF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FCDBFF and #FFDBDE, 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 #FFD9EF
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FFD9EF?
- #FFD9EF is Color #FFD9EF, a pink color (colour) with RGB(255, 217, 239), HSL(325, 100%, 93%), and CMYK(0%, 15%, 6%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 231/255.
- Is #FFD9EF accessible for text?
- Against white, #FFD9EF has a contrast ratio of 1.28:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.42:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FFD9EF?
- The complementary colour is #DBFFEA (hue 145). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FCDBFF and #FFDBDE. The triadic palette adds #F0FFDB and #DBF0FF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FFD9EF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ffd9ef; or rgb(255, 217, 239); or hsl(325, 100%, 93%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 325 100% 93%; 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.