#F088BA
- Brightness
- 179.0
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 331°, 78%, 74%
- HSV V %
- 94%
- Lab
- 69.2, 45.7, -8.6
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 43%, 23%, 6%
- PNG size
- 6.2 KB
- Tone / Feel
- light, intense warm hue
Recommended text: Black (8.94:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #F088BA
Common Name: Pantone 218 U
RGB: (240, 136, 186)
HSL: (340, 73%, 73%)
Contrast Ratio: White: 4.8:1 (Pass AA), Black: 14.2:1 (Pass AAA)
Mood: #F088BA is a soft, romantic, and playful pink, often associated with femininity and youthful energy. Its warm, inviting tone makes it perfect for designs aiming to evoke calmness, affection, or sweetness. This color is often used in design elements meant to convey light-hearted, tender, or comforting feelings. As a classic shade in fashion and interior design, it has seen a resurgence in contemporary palettes due to its versatile and appealing nature.
Close Named Matches:
- Pantone 218 U: #F088BA (Exact Match)
- Australian Standard P41: #BA5D83 (ΔE=18.60)
- BS 2660-8091 Cyclamen: #C16674 (ΔE=24.36)
- Munsell 2.5rp 7/12: #F395C7 (ΔE=5.50)
- Behr Springtime Bloom: #DD87AE (ΔE=8.47)
Why Designers Use It:
Versatility and Trendiness: This soft pink is highly adaptable, making it a staple in various design sectors, particularly in branding, fashion, and interior design. It can evoke warmth and comfort in home interiors or represent softness and care in corporate branding, especially for brands targeting a younger, trend-conscious audience.
Design Contexts: This color is widely used in industries related to beauty products, wellness, fashion, and hospitality. It’s often seen in cosmetics packaging and feminine apparel, where its gentle, approachable hue resonates with consumers. Additionally, this color’s calming nature makes it a popular choice for children's rooms, spas, and health-related environments.
Cultural and Environmental Associations: Pantone 218 U, being a delicate pink, is often linked with notions of nurturing and care, sometimes evoking floral themes or the softness of natural elements like rose petals. Its use can also align with the concept of the 'feminine mystique,' widely appreciated in Western and global contexts.