Color #FFE1F6 Color / Colour Code #FFE1F6
This page shows the hex color code for color #ffe1f6 (#FFE1F6). The colour is a pink 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 #FFE1F6 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FFE1F6 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 288, 318, and 348 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 318, 78, and 198 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FFE1F6
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 318 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 318 to 3 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 318 with its complement at 138 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 #FFE1F6
Lightness variations at hue 318 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FFE1F6
Design Use Cases for #FFE1F6
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #FFE1F6 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, #FFE1F6 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
#FFE1F6 is in the pink range (hue 318). 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 #FFE1F6 (hue 318) to its complement at hue 138. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 348. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffe1f6, #e0ffea);
CSS Code for #FFE1F6
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FFE1F6 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
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About Color #FFE1F6 (#FFE1F6)
#FFE1F6 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 255 red, 225 green, and 246 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 318 degrees with 100% saturation and 94% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FFE1F6 is 236/255 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, 12% magenta, 4% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FFE1F6 against white is 1.21:1 and against black is 17.35:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.35:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E0FFEA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FFE1F6. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F9E0FF and #FFE0E7, 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 #FFE1F6
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FFE1F6?
- #FFE1F6 is Color #FFE1F6, a pink color (colour) with RGB(255, 225, 246), HSL(318, 100%, 94%), and CMYK(0%, 12%, 4%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 236/255.
- Is #FFE1F6 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FFE1F6 has a contrast ratio of 1.21:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.35:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FFE1F6?
- The complementary colour is #E0FFEA (hue 138). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F9E0FF and #FFE0E7. The triadic palette adds #F6FFE0 and #E0F6FF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FFE1F6 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ffe1f6; or rgb(255, 225, 246); or hsl(318, 100%, 94%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 318 100% 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.