#F6CAF6 color
The hex color #F6CAF6 is a very light, moderate magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.5% red, 79.2% green and 96.5% blue (246, 202, 246).
Its hue angle is 300°, with 71% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 18% magenta, 0% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Kissed by Mist (#FCCCF5), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.7:1).
#F6CAF6 color codes
| HEX | #F6CAF6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(246, 202, 246) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.5%, 79.2%, 96.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(300, 71%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(300, 18%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 18%, 0%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.25, 22.86, -15.75) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.25, 27.76, 325.43) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(75.759, 68.489, 96.4) | |
| Decimal | 16173814 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F6CAF6, 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 #F6CAF6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F6CAF6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.7:1 | 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 #F6CAF6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c7d4f8Protanopia
no red cones#d1daf4Deuteranopia
no green cones#f9cdd9Tritanopia
no blue cones#d8d8d8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f6caf6; }
.text { color: #f6caf6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f6caf6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(246 202 246 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f6caf6, #f6cae0); }Similar colors
#fcccf5Kissed by Mist#eec3eePurple’s Baby Sister#ffccffSugar Chic#efc9ecSugar High#eecceeBubblegum Crisis#e7c3e7Prom Corsage#ffcbeePuff of Pink#e5bddfBlackberry Yoghurt
Closest common color name: Pastel Pink.
Questions
- What color is #F6CAF6?
- #F6CAF6 is a very light, moderate magenta, closest to the named color Kissed by Mist. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F6CAF6?
- The RGB value is 246, 202, 246: 246 red, 202 green and 246 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F6CAF6?
- The complementary color is #CAF6CA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F6CAF6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.7:1 and white text 1.43:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.