#F7A0A6 color
The hex color #F7A0A6 is a light, vivid red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.9% red, 62.7% green and 65.1% blue (247, 160, 166).
Its hue angle is 356°, with 84% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 35% magenta, 33% yellow and 3% black.
The closest named color is Strawberry Frappé (#FFA2AA), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.53:1).
#F7A0A6 color codes
| HEX | #F7A0A6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(247, 160, 166) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.9%, 62.7%, 65.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(356, 84%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(356, 35%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 35%, 33%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.62, 33.05, 10.39) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.62, 34.64, 17.45) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.814, 47.673, 42.226) | |
| Decimal | 16228518 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F7A0A6, 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 #F7A0A6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.53:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.99:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F7A0A6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.99:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.53:1 | 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 #F7A0A6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b0aea6Protanopia
no red cones#c5bea4Deuteranopia
no green cones#ff97a2Tritanopia
no blue cones#b8b8b8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f7a0a6; }
.text { color: #f7a0a6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f7a0a6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(247 160 166 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f7a0a6, #f7c5a0); }
Similar colors
#ffa2aaStrawberry Frappé#fca2adBallet Slippers#f9a4a4Her Majesty#eb9a9dPink Floyd#eb9f9fCosy Summer Sunset#f5a8b2Pink Fit#ee9999Funki Porcini#ffaaaaApricot Haze
Closest common color name: Salmon Pink.
Questions
- What color is #F7A0A6?
- #F7A0A6 is a light, vivid red, closest to the named color Strawberry Frappé. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F7A0A6?
- The RGB value is 247, 160, 166: 247 red, 160 green and 166 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F7A0A6?
- The complementary color is #A0F7F1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F7A0A6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.53:1 and white text 1.99:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.