Grenadine Pink color: hex code #FF616B
Grenadine Pink has the hex code #FF616B. It is a light, vivid red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 100% red, 38% green and 42% blue (255, 97, 107).
Its hue angle is 356°, with 100% saturation and 69% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 62% magenta, 58% yellow and 0% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.17:1).
Grenadine Pink (#FF616B) color codes
| HEX | #FF616B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 97, 107) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(100%, 38%, 42%) | |
| HSL | hsl(356, 100%, 69%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(356, 62%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 62%, 58%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(62.4, 60.7, 26.79) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(62.4, 66.35, 23.82) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(48.173, 30.877, 17.33) | |
| Decimal | 16736619 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Grenadine Pink, 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 #FF616B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.17:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FF616B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.17:1 | 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 #FF616B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#88826aProtanopia
no red cones#b0a367Deuteranopia
no green cones#ff4266Tritanopia
no blue cones#979797Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ff616b; }
.text { color: #ff616b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ff616b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(255 97 107 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ff616b, #ffa661); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Watermelon.
See #FF616B on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FF616B?
- #FF616B is a light, vivid red known as Grenadine Pink. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Grenadine Pink?
- The RGB value is 255, 97, 107: 255 red, 97 green and 107 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Grenadine Pink?
- The complementary color is #61FFF5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FF616B?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.17:1 and white text 2.93:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.