Hint of Red color: hex code #F6DFE0
Hint of Red has the hex code #F6DFE0. It is a very light, moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.5% red, 87.5% green and 87.8% blue (246, 223, 224).
Its hue angle is 357°, with 56% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 9% magenta, 9% yellow and 4% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.55:1).
Hint of Red (#F6DFE0) color codes
| HEX | #F6DFE0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(246, 223, 224) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.5%, 87.5%, 87.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(357, 56%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(357, 9%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 9%, 9%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.67, 8.04, 2.38) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.67, 8.39, 16.49) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(77.847, 77.751, 81.413) | |
| Decimal | 16179168 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Hint of Red, 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 #F6DFE0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.55:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F6DFE0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.55:1 | 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 #F6DFE0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e3e2e0Protanopia
no red cones#e8e6e0Deuteranopia
no green cones#fbdddfTritanopia
no blue cones#e4e4e4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f6dfe0; }
.text { color: #f6dfe0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f6dfe0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(246 223 224 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f6dfe0, #f6eadf); }Similar colors
#f6dee0Blowing Kisses#f4dbd9Fresco#f8e4e3Tutu#f6dbd8Rosewater#ffe7ebPorcelain Skin#ffe4e1Misty Rose#ffeaebPink Lemonade#eddbdaHyper Light Drifter
See #F6DFE0 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F6DFE0?
- #F6DFE0 is a very light, moderate red known as Hint of Red. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Hint of Red?
- The RGB value is 246, 223, 224: 246 red, 223 green and 224 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Hint of Red?
- The complementary color is #DFF6F5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F6DFE0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.55:1 and white text 1.27:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.