Color swatch image showing #F2BDCC with RGB(242,189,204) values

#F2BDCC Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F2BDCC including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F2BDCC Color Information

#F2BDCC RGB value is (242, 189, 204). The hex color red value is 242, green is 189, and blue is 204. Its HSL format shows a hue of 343°, saturation of 67 percent, and lightness of 85 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 22 percent, 16 percent, 5 percent.

#F2BDCC color swatch
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#F2BDCC Color Meaning

Color #F2BDCC softens digital energy into human warmth. #F2BDCC dusty rose—lighter than Opera Mauve but richer than baby pink—avoids infantilization by embedding subtle gray undertones that convey maturity without austerity. Color #F2BDCC signals inclusive joy: celebratory but never saccharine, emotional but never fragile. Perceptual research shows that hues like color #F2BDCC improve engagement in health and wellness apps among users aged 25–45, particularly in mental health and reproductive care spaces, where #F2BDCC conveys empathy without clinical detachment. Unlike pure pinks that can feel gendered or temporary, color #F2BDCC carries enough neutrality to cross demographic lines while retaining emotional resonance. In branding, #F2BDCC appears in modern bridal, gender-neutral fashion, and community-focused startups that want to signal care without cliché. Paired with warm taupe or deep teal, color #F2BDCC creates contrast that feels supportive, not decorative. Color #F2BDCC isn’t about perfection—#F2BDCC’s about presence with tenderness.

Color Conversion

Convert #F2BDCC 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
#F2BDCC
RGB
rgb(242, 189, 204)
HSL
hsl(343°, 67%, 85%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 22%, 16%, 5%)
HSV
hsv(343°, 22%, 95%)
XYZ
65.7146 59.6321 65.1733
Yxy
59.6321 0.3449 0.3130
Hunter Lab
77.2218 6.4873 -0.0556
CIE-Lab
81.6378 21.2719 -0.2107

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red242 / 255 (95%)
95%
Green189 / 255 (74%)
74%
Blue204 / 255 (80%)
80%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Yellow16 / 100 (16%)
16%
Key (Black)5 / 100 (5%)

Color Variations

#F2BDCC 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

#F2BDCC 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 #F2BDCC 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
#F2BDCC

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F2BDCC 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

#F2BDCC

protanopia

#dbdbc8

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F2BDCC;

Text Color

color: #F2BDCC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F2BDCC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F2BDCC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F2BDCC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F2BDCC 0%, #cf2958 100%);

#F2BDCC Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F2BDCC color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.