Color swatch image showing #F2BDDD with RGB(242,189,221) values
Color swatch image showing #F2BDDD with RGB(242,189,221) values

#F2BDDD Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F2BDDD including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F2BDDD Color Information

#F2BDDD RGB value is (242, 189, 221). The hex color red value is 242, green is 189, and blue is 221. Its HSL format shows a hue of 324°, saturation of 67 percent, and lightness of 85 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 22 percent, 9 percent, 5 percent.

#F2BDDD color swatch
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#F2BDDD Color Meaning

Color #F2BDDD expresses playful joy, nostalgic sweetness, and accessible delight. Color #F2BDDD is a soft, slightly peachy pink that mirrors spun sugar at fairs—light, airy, and universally recognizable. Unlike millennial pink, #F2BDDD carries childhood innocence; unlike neon, #F2BDDD avoids irony. In entertainment, confectionery, and youth branding, #F2BDDD hue signals uncomplicated happiness. Psychological studies show #F2BDDD increases perceived approachability and fun in social and retail contexts, especially among younger audiences. Functionally, color #F2BDDD works best as an accent in digital and packaging design. #F2BDDD’s common in event branding, limited-edition products, and social media graphics where emotional uplift matters. However, accessibility guidelines require careful pairing—#F2BDDD fails contrast on white and must be used with deep purples or navies. Print reproduction is excellent on bright stocks, enhancing its festive quality. A/B tests confirm higher engagement when color #F2BDDD replaces standard pink in seasonal campaigns. Culturally, color #F2BDDD reflects joy that’s shared—fairs, birthdays, first dates. #F2BDDD appears in pop culture, nostalgia marketing, and community events as a symbol of simple pleasure. Spiritually, #F2BDDD aligns with the heart chakra’s open mode: love that doesn’t overthink. Designers use color #F2BDDD when they want to signal sweetness without sarcasm. Its delight is genuine, not manufactured.

Color Conversion

Convert #F2BDDD across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#F2BDDD
RGB
rgb(242, 189, 221)
HSL
hsl(324°, 67%, 85%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 22%, 9%, 5%)
HSV
hsv(324°, 22%, 95%)
XYZ
67.8667 60.4929 76.5059
Yxy
60.4929 0.3313 0.2953
Hunter Lab
77.7772 7.4986 -2.4391
CIE-Lab
82.1054 24.0311 -8.6569

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red242 / 255 (95%)
95%
Green189 / 255 (74%)
74%
Blue221 / 255 (87%)
87%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Yellow9 / 100 (9%)
Key (Black)5 / 100 (5%)

Color Variations

#F2BDDD harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#F2BDDD harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #F2BDDD for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#F2BDDD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F2BDDD appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#F2BDDD

protanopia

#dbdbd5

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F2BDDD;

Text Color

color: #F2BDDD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F2BDDD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F2BDDD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F2BDDD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F2BDDD 0%, #cf298d 100%);

#F2BDDD Color FAQs

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