#F0CBCF color
The hex color #F0CBCF is a very light, moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 94.1% red, 79.6% green and 81.2% blue (240, 203, 207).
Its hue angle is 354°, with 55% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 15% magenta, 14% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Abloom (#F1CBCD), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.15:1).
#F0CBCF color codes
| HEX | #F0CBCF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(240, 203, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(94.1%, 79.6%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(354, 55%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(354, 15%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 15%, 14%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.87, 13.63, 2.87) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.87, 13.93, 11.89) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.553, 65.744, 68.098) | |
| Decimal | 15780815 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F0CBCF, 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 #F0CBCF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F0CBCF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.15:1 | 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 #F0CBCF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d0d0cfProtanopia
no red cones#d9d6ceDeuteranopia
no green cones#f8c8ccTritanopia
no blue cones#d4d4d4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f0cbcf; }
.text { color: #f0cbcf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f0cbcf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(240 203 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f0cbcf, #f0dacb); }
Similar colors
#f1cbcdAbloom#f1c9ccSalmon Flush#f5cdd2Pleasing Pink#f7cdceStrawberry Ripple#f7cccdKendall Rose#eacacbPetite Pink#e9c4ccLight Blush#edc3c5Berry Good
Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
Questions
- What color is #F0CBCF?
- #F0CBCF is a very light, moderate red, closest to the named color Abloom. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F0CBCF?
- The RGB value is 240, 203, 207: 240 red, 203 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F0CBCF?
- The complementary color is #CBF0EC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F0CBCF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.15:1 and white text 1.48:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.