Color swatch image showing #F38FA0 with RGB(243,143,160) values

#F38FA0 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F38FA0 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F38FA0 Color Information

#F38FA0 RGB value is (243, 143, 160). The hex color red value is 243, green is 143, and blue is 160. Its HSL format shows a hue of 350°, saturation of 81 percent, and lightness of 76 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 41 percent, 34 percent, 5 percent.

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#F38FA0 Color Meaning

Color #F38FA0 projects playful sweetness, creamy coolness, and nostalgic delight. #F38FA0 soft, warm pink is the color of the frozen dessert, evoking summer treats, birthday parties, and a carefree, sugary happiness. Psychologically, color #F38FA0 is uplifting and soothing, promoting feelings of innocent joy, lighthearted celebration, and uncomplicated pleasure. #F38FA0 cools and comforts simultaneously, creating a sense of festive, gentle fun that is universally appealing. #F38FA0 color is pure, unironic cheer. Culturally, color #F38FA0 is embedded in mid-20th century Americana, ice cream parlors, and children's entertainment, symbolizing simple joys, shared treats, and a sunny, optimistic outlook. Symbolically, #F38FA0 represents a sweet pause, a reward for good behavior, and happiness that is shared, cold, and meltingly transient. Therefore, color #F38FA0 acts as a direct chromatic link to childhood nostalgia and the aesthetics of innocent, communal enjoyment.

Color Conversion

Convert #F38FA0 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
#F38FA0
RGB
rgb(243, 143, 160)
HSL
hsl(350°, 81%, 76%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 41%, 34%, 5%)
HSV
hsv(350°, 41%, 95%)
XYZ
53.1298 41.2377 38.4171
Yxy
41.2377 0.4001 0.3106
Hunter Lab
64.2166 8.3193 1.2273
CIE-Lab
70.3421 39.7149 7.5410

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red243 / 255 (95%)
95%
Green143 / 255 (56%)
56%
Blue160 / 255 (63%)
63%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta41 / 100 (41%)
41%
Yellow34 / 100 (34%)
34%
Key (Black)5 / 100 (5%)

Color Variations

#F38FA0 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

#F38FA0 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 #F38FA0 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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#F38FA0

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.27:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.27:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.27:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F38FA0 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

#F38FA0

protanopia

#c8c79c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F38FA0;

Text Color

color: #F38FA0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F38FA0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F38FA040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F38FA0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F38FA0 0%, #ca1533 100%);

#F38FA0 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F38FA0 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.