#F5D6D9 color
The hex color #F5D6D9 is a very light, moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.1% red, 83.9% green and 85.1% blue (245, 214, 217).
Its hue angle is 354°, with 61% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 13% magenta, 11% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Summer Crush (#F2D6DA), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.5:1).
#F5D6D9 color codes
| HEX | #F5D6D9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(245, 214, 217) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.1%, 83.9%, 85.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(354, 61%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(354, 13%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 13%, 11%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.22, 11.23, 2.49) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.22, 11.51, 12.51) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(74.226, 72.517, 75.719) | |
| Decimal | 16111321 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F5D6D9, 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 #F5D6D9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.5:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F5D6D9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.5:1 | 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 #F5D6D9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dadad9Protanopia
no red cones#e1dfd9Deuteranopia
no green cones#fcd4d7Tritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f5d6d9; }
.text { color: #f5d6d9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f5d6d9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(245 214 217 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f5d6d9, #f5e3d6); }
Similar colors
#f2d6daSummer Crush#fad9daLucky You#f7d5d4Ballet#ffdadcStrawberry Blonde#f9dce3Marshmallow Heart#fdd7d8We Peep#ffdfe5Pink Pleasure#f9dfe5Cake Frosting
Closest common color name: Misty Rose.
Questions
- What color is #F5D6D9?
- #F5D6D9 is a very light, moderate red, closest to the named color Summer Crush. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F5D6D9?
- The RGB value is 245, 214, 217: 245 red, 214 green and 217 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F5D6D9?
- The complementary color is #D6F5F2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F5D6D9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.5:1 and white text 1.35:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.