Melon

Q: How do I use #F2B6A6 in CSS?

You can use #F2B6A6 in CSS with: background-color: #F2B6A6; or color: #F2B6A6; or as an RGB value: rgb(242, 182, 166). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 25%, 31%, 5%.

#F2B6A6

Melon is a warm light color with the hex code #F2B6A6. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 242, 182, 166 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 25%, 31%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Melon color values

HEX: #F2B6A6
RGB: 242, 182, 166
HSL: 13°, 75%, 80%
CMYK: 0, 25, 31, 5

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Melon sits at 13° on the color wheel with 75% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. At 75% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Melon is rendered as rgb(242, 182, 166), where the red channel dominates at 242, giving the color a clear red cast. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Melon translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 25M 31Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 25% magenta, 31% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Melon

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #F2B6A6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 242, 182, 166;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#F2B6A6',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 25%
Y: 31%
K: 5%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(242, 182, 166)
rgba(242, 182, 166, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 13° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #F2B6A6?

#F2B6A6 is Melon, a warm light color with RGB values of 242, 182, 166. It has a hue of 13°, 75% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #F2B6A6?

The RGB color code for #F2B6A6 is rgb(242, 182, 166). This means it contains 242 red, 182 green, and 166 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Melon a warm or cool color?

Melon (#F2B6A6) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #F2B6A6 in CSS?

You can use #F2B6A6 in CSS with: background-color: #F2B6A6; or color: #F2B6A6; or as an RGB value: rgb(242, 182, 166). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 25%, 31%, 5%.