Color #FAC9FD Color / Colour Code #FAC9FD
This page shows the hex color code for color #fac9fd (#FAC9FD). The colour is a purple tone with 93% saturation and 89% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FAC9FD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FAC9FD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 267, 297, and 327 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 297, 57, and 177 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FAC9FD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 297 and saturation at 93%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 297 to 342 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 297 with its complement at 117 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 #FAC9FD
Lightness variations at hue 297 and 93% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FAC9FD
Design Use Cases for #FAC9FD
High-Impact Accent
With 93% saturation, #FAC9FD is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Near-White Background
At 89% lightness, #FAC9FD is very close to white but carries a subtle purple tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Creativity & Premium Positioning
#FAC9FD falls in the purple spectrum (hue 297). Purple communicates creativity, wisdom, and luxury. It is effective for premium product highlights, creative portfolio accents, meditation app interfaces, and rewards program branding. Purple occupies a unique space between the energy of red and the calm of blue.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #FAC9FD (hue 297) to its complement at hue 117. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 327. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fac9fd, #cbfdc9);
CSS Code for #FAC9FD
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About Color #FAC9FD (#FAC9FD)
#FAC9FD is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 250 red, 201 green, and 253 blue. The blue channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 297 degrees with 93% saturation and 89% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FAC9FD is 222/255 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 1% cyan, 21% magenta, 0% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FAC9FD against white is 1.42:1 and against black is 14.84:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.84:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #CBFDC9 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FAC9FD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E0C9FD and #FDC9E6, 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 #FAC9FD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FAC9FD?
- #FAC9FD is Color #FAC9FD, a purple color (colour) with RGB(250, 201, 253), HSL(297, 93%, 89%), and CMYK(1%, 21%, 0%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 222/255.
- Is #FAC9FD accessible for text?
- Against white, #FAC9FD has a contrast ratio of 1.42:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.84:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FAC9FD?
- The complementary colour is #CBFDC9 (hue 117). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E0C9FD and #FDC9E6. The triadic palette adds #FDFAC9 and #C9FDFA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FAC9FD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fac9fd; or rgb(250, 201, 253); or hsl(297, 93%, 89%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 297 93% 89%; 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.