Color #FFDFE2 Color / Colour Code #FFDFE2
This page shows the hex color code for color #ffdfe2 (#FFDFE2). The colour is a red tone with 100% saturation and 94% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FFDFE2 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FFDFE2 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 324, 354, and 24 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 354, 114, and 234 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FFDFE2
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 354 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 354 to 39 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 354 with its complement at 174 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 #FFDFE2
Lightness variations at hue 354 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FFDFE2
Design Use Cases for #FFDFE2
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #FFDFE2 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 94% lightness, #FFDFE2 is very close to white but carries a subtle red tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#FFDFE2 falls in the red spectrum (hue 354). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #FFDFE2 (hue 354) to its complement at hue 174. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 24. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffdfe2, #e0fffc);
CSS Code for #FFDFE2
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FFDFE2 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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Apply #FFDFE2 across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #FFDFE2 (#FFDFE2)
#FFDFE2 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 255 red, 223 green, and 226 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 354 degrees with 100% saturation and 94% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FFDFE2 is 233/255 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, 13% magenta, 11% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FFDFE2 against white is 1.24:1 and against black is 16.91:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.91:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E0FFFC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FFDFE2. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FFE0F3 and #FFEDE0, 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 #FFDFE2
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FFDFE2?
- #FFDFE2 is Color #FFDFE2, a red color (colour) with RGB(255, 223, 226), HSL(354, 100%, 94%), and CMYK(0%, 13%, 11%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 233/255.
- Is #FFDFE2 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FFDFE2 has a contrast ratio of 1.24:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.91:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FFDFE2?
- The complementary colour is #E0FFFC (hue 174). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FFE0F3 and #FFEDE0. The triadic palette adds #E3FFE0 and #E0E3FF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FFDFE2 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ffdfe2; or rgb(255, 223, 226); or hsl(354, 100%, 94%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 354 100% 94%; 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.