Color #FBCED5 Color / Colour Code #FBCED5
This page shows the hex color code for color #fbced5 (#FBCED5). The colour is a red tone with 85% saturation and 90% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FBCED5 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FBCED5 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 321, 351, and 21 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 351, 111, and 231 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FBCED5
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 351 and saturation at 85%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 351 to 36 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 351 with its complement at 171 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 #FBCED5
Lightness variations at hue 351 and 85% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FBCED5
Design Use Cases for #FBCED5
High-Impact Accent
With 85% saturation, #FBCED5 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 90% lightness, #FBCED5 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
#FBCED5 falls in the red spectrum (hue 351). 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 #FBCED5 (hue 351) to its complement at hue 171. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 21. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbced5, #d0fbf5);
CSS Code for #FBCED5
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FBCED5 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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Apply #FBCED5 across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #FBCED5 (#FBCED5)
#FBCED5 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 251 red, 206 green, and 213 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 351 degrees with 85% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FBCED5 is 220/255 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, 15% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FBCED5 against white is 1.41:1 and against black is 14.89:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.89:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D0FBF5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FBCED5. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FBD0EC and #FBDFD0, 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 #FBCED5
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FBCED5?
- #FBCED5 is Color #FBCED5, a red color (colour) with RGB(251, 206, 213), HSL(351, 85%, 90%), and CMYK(0%, 18%, 15%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 220/255.
- Is #FBCED5 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FBCED5 has a contrast ratio of 1.41:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.89:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FBCED5?
- The complementary colour is #D0FBF5 (hue 171). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FBD0EC and #FBDFD0. The triadic palette adds #D6FBD0 and #D0D6FB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FBCED5 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fbced5; or rgb(251, 206, 213); or hsl(351, 85%, 90%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 351 85% 90%; 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.