#F4A1DD color
The hex color #F4A1DD is a light, moderate magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 95.7% red, 63.1% green and 86.7% blue (244, 161, 221).
Its hue angle is 317°, with 79% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 34% magenta, 9% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Hanami Pink (#F2ABE1), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.99:1).
#F4A1DD color codes
| HEX | #F4A1DD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(244, 161, 221) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(95.7%, 63.1%, 86.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(317, 79%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(317, 34%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 34%, 9%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.04, 39.48, -17.72) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.04, 43.28, 335.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.104, 49.946, 74.709) | |
| Decimal | 16032221 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F4A1DD, 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 #F4A1DD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F4A1DD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.99:1 | 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 #F4A1DD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a3b4dfProtanopia
no red cones#b7c0dbDeuteranopia
no green cones#fda3b6Tritanopia
no blue cones#bbbbbbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f4a1dd; }
.text { color: #f4a1dd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f4a1dd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(244 161 221 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f4a1dd, #f4a1b3); }
Similar colors
#f2abe1Hanami Pink#f0a0d1Violet Kiss#e8a7e2Candy Floss#ee99ccPearly Pink#ffaaddFresh Gum#edabe6Land of Dreams#f092d6Bubblegum Kisses#eb94daLove Dust
Closest common color name: Carnation Pink.
Questions
- What color is #F4A1DD?
- #F4A1DD is a light, moderate magenta, closest to the named color Hanami Pink. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F4A1DD?
- The RGB value is 244, 161, 221: 244 red, 161 green and 221 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F4A1DD?
- The complementary color is #A1F4B8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F4A1DD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.99:1 and white text 1.91:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.