Blowing Kisses color: hex code #F6DEE0
Blowing Kisses has the hex code #F6DEE0. It is a very light, moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.5% red, 87.1% green and 87.8% blue (246, 222, 224).
Its hue angle is 355°, with 57% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 10% magenta, 9% yellow and 4% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.44:1).
Blowing Kisses (#F6DEE0) color codes
| HEX | #F6DEE0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(246, 222, 224) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.5%, 87.1%, 87.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(355, 57%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(355, 10%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 10%, 9%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.42, 8.56, 2.03) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.42, 8.8, 13.31) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(77.581, 77.219, 81.324) | |
| Decimal | 16178912 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Blowing Kisses, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #F6DEE0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.44:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.28:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F6DEE0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.28:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.44:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #F6DEE0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e1e1e0Protanopia
no red cones#e7e5e0Deuteranopia
no green cones#fbdcdfTritanopia
no blue cones#e4e4e4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f6dee0; }
.text { color: #f6dee0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f6dee0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(246 222 224 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f6dee0, #f6e8de); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Misty Rose.
See #F6DEE0 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F6DEE0?
- #F6DEE0 is a very light, moderate red known as Blowing Kisses. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Blowing Kisses?
- The RGB value is 246, 222, 224: 246 red, 222 green and 224 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Blowing Kisses?
- The complementary color is #DEF6F4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F6DEE0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.44:1 and white text 1.28:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.