French Rose (#f64a8a) Color Meaning, Values and Psychology

French Rose (#f64a8a) Color Information

French Rose (#f64a8a) RGB value is (246, 74, 138). The hex color red value is 246, green is 74, and blue is 138. Its HSL format shows a hue of 338°, saturation of 91%, and lightness of 63%, while the CMYK process values are 0%, 70%, 44%, and 4%.

Colors that pair well with French Rose (#f64a8a) include Purple Pizzazz (#FE4EDA), Tomato (#FF6347), and UFO Green (#3CD070), as they maintain visual balance and harmony, whereas French Lime (#9EFD38), Blueberry (#4F86F7), and Turquoise (#40E0D0) tend to conflict with this color due to strong contrast or opposing tonal characteristics.

Clear image showing French Rose color swatch with hex value #F64A8A and RGB value (246,74,138)

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French Rose (#f64a8a) Color Meaning

French Rose (#F64A8A) is a bright, elegant pink with soft magenta undertones. It belongs to the vivid pink spectrum, symbolizing romance, charm, and youthful energy. Its lively tone is perfect for fashion, branding, and design that wants to communicate warmth and sophistication. In psychology, French Rose (#F64A8A) evokes affection, confidence, and emotional openness. Its balance of brightness and warmth encourages social connection, optimism, and expressive creativity. The hue engages attention while conveying elegance and charm. French Rose (#F64A8A) carries cultural and spiritual significance. Pink tones have long represented love, nurturing, and beauty. French Rose (#F64A8A) amplifies these qualities with vibrant energy, creating a sense of vitality, elegance, and emotional resonance in both artistic and modern contexts.

Color Conversion

Accurate conversions of French Rose (#f64a8a) across RGB, Hex, CMYK, HSL, and Lab ensure consistent color fidelity across digital, print, and design applications.

HEX

#f64a8a

RGB

rgb(246, 74, 138)

HSL

hsl(338°, 91%, 63%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 70%, 44%, 4%)

HSV

hsv(338°, 70%, 96%)

XYZ

45.0423 26.3254 26.7521

Yxy

26.3254 0.4591 0.2683

Hunter Lab

51.3083 9.5503 0.2891

CIE-Lab

58.3446 69.3689 2.9155

RGB Values & CMYK Values

Detailed RGB and CMYK values of French Rose (#f64a8a) displayed in a horizontal bar provide clear reference for digital and print color accuracy.

RGB Channels

Red246 / 255 (96%)

96%

Green74 / 255 (29%)

29%

Blue138 / 255 (54%)

54%

CMYK Ink Density

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta70 / 100 (70%)

70%

Yellow44 / 100 (44%)

44%

Key (Black)4 / 100 (4%)

Color Variations

A full range of French Rose (#f64a8a) variations, including tints, shades, and tones, provides highlights, depth, and subtle desaturated options for UI design.

Color Harmonies

Harmonious color schemes for French Rose (#f64a8a) created using the color wheel ensure visually balanced palettes.

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 Complementary

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker (WCAG)

Luminance contrast ratios for French Rose (#f64a8a) against standard backgrounds ensure readable, accessible text following Contrast Checker and WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA standards.

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Sample Text

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UI Components

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Color Blindness Simulator

Simulated views of French Rose (#f64a8a) for different color vision deficiencies help identify potential confusion using the Color Blindness Simulator.