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#F0A8DE color code is #F0A8DE. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #f0a8de.

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#F0A8DE Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #F0A8DE is 0.5180. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.85:1 against white and 11.36:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#F0A8DE on white1.85:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#F0A8DE on black11.36:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #F0A8DE1.85:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #F0A8DE11.36:1AAA

#F0A8DE — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #F0A8DE?+
The hex code for #F0A8DE is #F0A8DE. In RGB it's rgb(240, 168, 222), and in HSL it's hsl(315, 71%, 80%).
What is the RGB value of #F0A8DE?+
#F0A8DE in RGB is (240, 168, 222). Written in CSS: rgb(240, 168, 222).
What is the CMYK value of #F0A8DE?+
#F0A8DE converts to CMYK(0%, 30%, 7%, 6%) for print. Hex equivalent is #F0A8DE.
Is #f0a8de a warm or cool color?+
#F0A8DE (#F0A8DE) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 315° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #f0a8de belong to?+
#F0A8DE belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 315°, 71%, 80% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #f0a8de accessible for body text on a white background?+
#F0A8DE on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.85:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #f0a8de?+
The nearest Pantone match for #F0A8DE (#F0A8DE) is 203 C Pantone 203 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #F0A8DE in design

Practical guidance for using #f0a8de (#F0A8DE) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#F0A8DE (#F0A8DE) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.4:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #F0A8DE (#F0A8DE) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#F0A8DE flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#F0A8DE is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.