Color swatch image showing #F38FB5 with RGB(243,143,181) values

#F38FB5 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F38FB5 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F38FB5 Color Information

#F38FB5 RGB value is (243, 143, 181). The hex color red value is 243, green is 143, and blue is 181. Its HSL format shows a hue of 337°, saturation of 81 percent, and lightness of 76 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 41 percent, 26 percent, 5 percent.

#F38FB5 color swatch
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#F38FB5 Color Meaning

Color #F38FB5 embodies playful charm, gentle passion, and romantic subtlety. #F38FB5 pastel pink hue blends warmth with softness, stimulating feelings of affection, tenderness, and emotional openness. Psychologically, color #F38FB5 encourages empathy, nurtures compassion, and balances emotional intensity without overwhelming. In cultural contexts, color #F38FB5 represents youthfulness and delicate beauty. In the West, #F38FB5 is associated with feminine elegance and lighthearted expression, while in Eastern traditions, #F38FB5 can signify love, joy, and gentle celebration. Fengshui interprets #F38FB5 soft pink as a supportive color for relationship corners, promoting harmonious connections and calm energy. Spiritually, color #F38FB5 aligns with the Heart chakra, fostering love, forgiveness, and emotional healing. #F38FB5 shade is a light variation of red with pink influences, carrying vibrant yet soft energy. Artists often use #F38FB5 for romantic compositions, accent highlights, and approachable design schemes that feel warm and inviting.

Color Conversion

Convert #F38FB5 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
#F38FB5
RGB
rgb(243, 143, 181)
HSL
hsl(337°, 81%, 76%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 41%, 26%, 5%)
HSV
hsv(337°, 41%, 95%)
XYZ
55.1251 42.0358 48.9244
Yxy
42.0358 0.3773 0.2877
Hunter Lab
64.8350 9.1449 -0.6029
CIE-Lab
70.8956 42.4221 -3.3658

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red243 / 255 (95%)
95%
Green143 / 255 (56%)
56%
Blue181 / 255 (71%)
71%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta41 / 100 (41%)
41%
Yellow26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Key (Black)5 / 100 (5%)

Color Variations

#F38FB5 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

#F38FB5 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 #F38FB5 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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#F38FB5

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.23:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.23:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.23:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F38FB5 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

#F38FB5

protanopia

#c8c7ac

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F38FB5;

Text Color

color: #F38FB5;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F38FB5;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F38FB540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F38FB5;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F38FB5 0%, #ca155a 100%);

#F38FB5 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F38FB5 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.