Color #FACCE9 Color / Colour Code #FACCE9
This page shows the hex color code for color #facce9 (#FACCE9). The colour is a pink tone with 82% saturation and 89% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FACCE9 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FACCE9 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 292, 322, and 352 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 322, 82, and 202 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FACCE9
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 322 and saturation at 82%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 322 to 7 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 322 with its complement at 142 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 #FACCE9
Lightness variations at hue 322 and 82% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FACCE9
Design Use Cases for #FACCE9
Vibrant Brand Color
#FACCE9 has a strong 82% 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 89% lightness, #FACCE9 is very close to white but carries a subtle pink tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Playfulness & Compassion
#FACCE9 is in the pink range (hue 322). Pink ranges from energetic to gentle depending on saturation and lightness. Use it for beauty and cosmetics branding, social app interfaces, Valentine's themes, and youth-oriented design. Desaturated pinks work well as soft background tints.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #FACCE9 (hue 322) to its complement at hue 142. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 352. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #facce9, #ccfadd);
CSS Code for #FACCE9
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About Color #FACCE9 (#FACCE9)
#FACCE9 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 250 red, 204 green, and 233 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 322 degrees with 82% saturation and 89% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FACCE9 is 221/255 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, 18% magenta, 7% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FACCE9 against white is 1.41:1 and against black is 14.88:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.88:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #CCFADD creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FACCE9. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F4CCFA and #FACCD2, 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 #FACCE9
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FACCE9?
- #FACCE9 is Color #FACCE9, a pink color (colour) with RGB(250, 204, 233), HSL(322, 82%, 89%), and CMYK(0%, 18%, 7%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 221/255.
- Is #FACCE9 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FACCE9 has a contrast ratio of 1.41:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.88:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FACCE9?
- The complementary colour is #CCFADD (hue 142). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F4CCFA and #FACCD2. The triadic palette adds #E9FACC and #CCE9FA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FACCE9 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #facce9; or rgb(250, 204, 233); or hsl(322, 82%, 89%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 322 82% 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.