#F6D9DA color
The hex color #F6D9DA is a very light, moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.5% red, 85.1% green and 85.5% blue (246, 217, 218).
Its hue angle is 358°, with 62% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 12% magenta, 11% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Lucky You (#FAD9DA), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.86:1).
#F6D9DA color codes
| HEX | #F6D9DA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(246, 217, 218) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.5%, 85.1%, 85.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(358, 62%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(358, 12%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 12%, 11%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.06, 10.18, 3.19) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.06, 10.67, 17.41) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(75.473, 74.282, 76.678) | |
| Decimal | 16177626 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F6D9DA, 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 #F6D9DA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.86:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F6D9DA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.86:1 | 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 #F6D9DA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dedddaProtanopia
no red cones#e4e2daDeuteranopia
no green cones#fdd7d9Tritanopia
no blue cones#e0e0e0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f6d9da; }
.text { color: #f6d9da; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f6d9da; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(246 217 218 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f6d9da, #f6e7d9); }
Similar colors
#fad9daLucky You#f2d6daSummer Crush#f7d5d4Ballet#f6dee0Blowing Kisses#f6dbd8Rosewater#f4dbd9Fresco#fedfdcDawn Patrol#f6dfe0Hint of Red
Closest common color name: Misty Rose.
Questions
- What color is #F6D9DA?
- #F6D9DA is a very light, moderate red, closest to the named color Lucky You. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F6D9DA?
- The RGB value is 246, 217, 218: 246 red, 217 green and 218 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F6D9DA?
- The complementary color is #D9F6F5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F6D9DA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.86:1 and white text 1.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.