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#F2BDE5 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F2BDE5 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F2BDE5 Color Information

#F2BDE5 RGB value is (242, 189, 229). The hex color red value is 242, green is 189, and blue is 229. Its HSL format shows a hue of 315°, saturation of 67 percent, and lightness of85 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 22 percent, 5 percent, 5percent.

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rgb(242, 189, 229)
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#F2BDE5 Color Meaning

color #F2BDE5 expresses gentle nostalgia, accessible softness, and inclusive warmth. Color #F2BDE5 is a pale, slightly peachy pink that avoids both infantilization and irony. Unlike millennial pink, #F2BDE5 carries historical weight; unlike blush, #F2BDE5 retains luminosity. In wellness and lifestyle branding, #F2BDE5 hue signals care that includes—common in senior health, bridal, and community platforms. Psychological studies show #F2BDE5 reduces perceived social distance in digital interfaces, especially in telehealth and support services. Functionally, color #F2BDE5 works best as a background or subtle accent. #F2BDE5 pairs beautifully with warm greys, navy, and olive, creating palettes that feel tender without fragility. Digital use requires contrast pairing—#F2BDE5 fails on white—but shines against deep tones. Print reproduction is excellent on bright white stock, enhancing its ethereal quality. Consumer testing reveals higher comfort ratings for interfaces using color #F2BDE5 versus cooler pastels. Culturally, color #F2BDE5 reflects joy that endures—wedding albums, grandmother’s linens, shared stories. #F2BDE5 appears in intergenerational branding, memory care, and slow living as a symbol of affection that lasts. Spiritually, #F2BDE5 aligns with the heart chakra’s open mode: love that welcomes. Designers choose color #F2BDE5 when they want to signal softness with substance. Its nostalgia is kind, not kitsch.

Color Conversion

Convert #F2BDE5 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
#F2BDE5
RGB
rgb(242, 189, 229)
HSL
hsl(315°, 67%, 85%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 22%, 5%, 5%)
HSV
hsv(315°, 22%, 95%)
XYZ
68.9584 60.9296 82.2548
Yxy
60.9296 0.3251 0.2872
Hunter Lab
78.0574 8.0166 -3.6612
CIE-Lab
82.3409 25.3995 -12.5973

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red242 / 255 (95%)
95%
Green189 / 255 (74%)
74%
Blue229 / 255 (90%)
90%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Yellow5 / 100 (5%)
Key (Black)5 / 100 (5%)

Color Variations

#F2BDE5 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

#F2BDE5 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 #F2BDE5 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F2BDE5 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F2BDE5;

Text Color

color: #F2BDE5;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F2BDE5;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F2BDE540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F2BDE5;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F2BDE5 0%, #cf29a6 100%);

#F2BDE5 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F2BDE5 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.