Color #FFE6EC Color / Colour Code #FFE6EC
This page shows the hex color code for color #ffe6ec (#FFE6EC). The colour is a red tone with 100% saturation and 95% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FFE6EC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FFE6EC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 316, 346, and 16 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 346, 106, and 226 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FFE6EC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 346 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 346 to 31 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 346 with its complement at 166 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 #FFE6EC
Lightness variations at hue 346 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FFE6EC
Design Use Cases for #FFE6EC
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #FFE6EC 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 95% lightness, #FFE6EC 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
#FFE6EC falls in the red spectrum (hue 346). 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 #FFE6EC (hue 346) to its complement at hue 166. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 16. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffe6ec, #e5fff9);
CSS Code for #FFE6EC
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FFE6EC based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FFE6EC (#FFE6EC)
#FFE6EC is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 255 red, 230 green, and 236 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 346 degrees with 100% saturation and 95% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FFE6EC is 238/255 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, 10% magenta, 7% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FFE6EC against white is 1.18:1 and against black is 17.78:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.78:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E5FFF9 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FFE6EC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FFE5F8 and #FFECE5, 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 #FFE6EC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FFE6EC?
- #FFE6EC is Color #FFE6EC, a red color (colour) with RGB(255, 230, 236), HSL(346, 100%, 95%), and CMYK(0%, 10%, 7%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 238/255.
- Is #FFE6EC accessible for text?
- Against white, #FFE6EC has a contrast ratio of 1.18:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.78:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FFE6EC?
- The complementary colour is #E5FFF9 (hue 166). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FFE5F8 and #FFECE5. The triadic palette adds #EBFFE5 and #E5EBFF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FFE6EC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ffe6ec; or rgb(255, 230, 236); or hsl(346, 100%, 95%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 346 100% 95%; 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.