#F2DFDF color
The hex color #F2DFDF is a very light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 94.9% red, 87.5% green and 87.5% blue (242, 223, 223).
Its hue angle is 0°, with 42% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 8% magenta, 8% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Butterfly Kisses (#F0DEDC), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.4:1).
#F2DFDF color codes
| HEX | #F2DFDF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(242, 223, 223) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(94.9%, 87.5%, 87.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 42%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 8%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 8%, 8%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.31, 6.49, 2.35) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.31, 6.91, 19.9) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(76.324, 76.981, 80.636) | |
| Decimal | 15917023 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F2DFDF, 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 #F2DFDF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.4:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.28:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F2DFDF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.28:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.4:1 | 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 #F2DFDF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e2e1dfProtanopia
no red cones#e6e5dfDeuteranopia
no green cones#f7dddfTritanopia
no blue cones#e3e3e3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f2dfdf; }
.text { color: #f2dfdf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f2dfdf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(242 223 223 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f2dfdf, #f2e9df); }
Similar colors
#f0dedcButterfly Kisses#eddbdaHyper Light Drifter#f8e4e3Tutu#f6dfe0Hint of Red#ebdbddDiscrete Pink#f6dee0Blowing Kisses#f4dbd9Fresco#f4e3dfPearly
Closest common color name: Misty Rose.
Questions
- What color is #F2DFDF?
- #F2DFDF is a very light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Butterfly Kisses. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F2DFDF?
- The RGB value is 242, 223, 223: 242 red, 223 green and 223 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F2DFDF?
- The complementary color is #DFF2F2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F2DFDF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.4:1 and white text 1.28:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.