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#F495EE color code is #F495EE. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #f495ee.

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#F495EE Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #F495EE is 0.4690. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.02:1 against white and 10.38:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#F495EE on white2.02:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#F495EE on black10.38:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #F495EE2.02:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #F495EE10.38:1AAA

#F495EE — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #F495EE?+
The hex code for #F495EE is #F495EE. In RGB it's rgb(244, 149, 238), and in HSL it's hsl(304, 81%, 77%).
What is the RGB value of #F495EE?+
#F495EE in RGB is (244, 149, 238). Written in CSS: rgb(244, 149, 238).
What is the CMYK value of #F495EE?+
#F495EE converts to CMYK(0%, 39%, 2%, 4%) for print. Hex equivalent is #F495EE.
Is #f495ee a warm or cool color?+
#F495EE (#F495EE) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 304° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #f495ee belong to?+
#F495EE belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 304°, 81%, 77% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #f495ee accessible for body text on a white background?+
#F495EE on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.02:1 — 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 #f495ee?+
The nearest Pantone match for #F495EE (#F495EE) is 231 C Pantone 231 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #F495EE in design

Practical guidance for using #f495ee (#F495EE) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#F495EE (#F495EE) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.4:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #F495EE (#F495EE) 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

#F495EE 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

#F495EE 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.