Color #FAC7CC Color / Colour Code #FAC7CC
This page shows the hex color code for color #fac7cc (#FAC7CC). The colour is a red tone with 84% saturation and 88% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FAC7CC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FAC7CC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 324, 354, and 24 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 354, 114, and 234 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FAC7CC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 354 and saturation at 84%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 354 to 39 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 354 with its complement at 174 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #FAC7CC
Lightness variations at hue 354 and 84% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FAC7CC
Design Use Cases for #FAC7CC
Vibrant Brand Color
#FAC7CC has a strong 84% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Near-White Background
At 88% lightness, #FAC7CC is very close to white but carries a subtle red tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#FAC7CC falls in the red spectrum (hue 354). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #FAC7CC (hue 354) to its complement at hue 174. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 24. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fac7cc, #c7faf5);
CSS Code for #FAC7CC
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Colors visually similar to #FAC7CC based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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Apply #FAC7CC across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #FAC7CC (#FAC7CC)
#FAC7CC is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 250 red, 199 green, and 204 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 354 degrees with 84% saturation and 88% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FAC7CC is 215/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 20% magenta, 18% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FAC7CC against white is 1.49:1 and against black is 14.11:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.11:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #C7FAF5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FAC7CC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FAC7E6 and #FADBC7, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #FAC7CC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FAC7CC?
- #FAC7CC is Color #FAC7CC, a red color (colour) with RGB(250, 199, 204), HSL(354, 84%, 88%), and CMYK(0%, 20%, 18%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 215/255.
- Is #FAC7CC accessible for text?
- Against white, #FAC7CC has a contrast ratio of 1.49:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.11:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FAC7CC?
- The complementary colour is #C7FAF5 (hue 174). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FAC7E6 and #FADBC7. The triadic palette adds #CCFAC7 and #C7CCFA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FAC7CC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fac7cc; or rgb(250, 199, 204); or hsl(354, 84%, 88%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 354 84% 88%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.