Home /Colors /#F6557E
#F6557E#F6557E

#F6557E color code is #F6557E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #f6557e.

ShadesTints
Preview
Text on White
White on Color
ShareSave to PinterestTweet

Explore #F6557E

#F6557E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #F6557E is 0.2760. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.22:1 against white and 6.52:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#F6557E on white3.22:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#F6557E on black6.52:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #F6557E3.22:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #F6557E6.52:1AA

#F6557E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #F6557E?+
The hex code for #F6557E is #F6557E. In RGB it's rgb(246, 85, 126), and in HSL it's hsl(345, 90%, 65%).
What is the RGB value of #F6557E?+
#F6557E in RGB is (246, 85, 126). Written in CSS: rgb(246, 85, 126).
What is the CMYK value of #F6557E?+
#F6557E converts to CMYK(0%, 65%, 49%, 4%) for print. Hex equivalent is #F6557E.
Is #f6557e a warm or cool color?+
#F6557E (#F6557E) is a warm red — its hue sits at 345° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #f6557e belong to?+
#F6557E belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 345°, 90%, 65% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #f6557e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#F6557E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.22:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #f6557e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #F6557E (#F6557E) is 178 C Pantone 178 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #F6557E in design

Practical guidance for using #f6557e (#F6557E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#F6557E (#F6557E) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.5:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #F6557E (#F6557E) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. 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

#F6557E flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #f6557e can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#F6557E works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.