#F0BFDA color
The hex color #F0BFDA is a very light, moderate rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 94.1% red, 74.9% green and 85.5% blue (240, 191, 218).
Its hue angle is 327°, with 62% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 20% magenta, 9% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Starlet Pink (#EDC2DB), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.17:1).
#F0BFDA color codes
| HEX | #F0BFDA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(240, 191, 218) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(94.1%, 74.9%, 85.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(327, 62%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(327, 20%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 20%, 9%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.3, 21.77, -6.77) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.3, 22.8, 342.72) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(67.22, 60.851, 74.521) | |
| Decimal | 15777754 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F0BFDA, 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 #F0BFDA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.17:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F0BFDA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.17:1 | 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 #F0BFDA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c2c8dbProtanopia
no red cones#cdd0d9Deuteranopia
no green cones#f7bfc8Tritanopia
no blue cones#cdcdcdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f0bfda; }
.text { color: #f0bfda; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f0bfda; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(240 191 218 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f0bfda, #f0bfc2); }
Similar colors
#edc2dbStarlet Pink#f3c3d8Sweetheart#eebbddRosecco#fdc5e3Sugarwinkle#f5b9d8Manga Pink#f5c1d5Cherry Blossom#e8b5ceSweet Lilac#efb6d8Soft Cashmere
Closest common color name: Pastel Pink.
Questions
- What color is #F0BFDA?
- #F0BFDA is a very light, moderate rose, closest to the named color Starlet Pink. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F0BFDA?
- The RGB value is 240, 191, 218: 240 red, 191 green and 218 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F0BFDA?
- The complementary color is #BFF0D5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F0BFDA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.17:1 and white text 1.59:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.