Color #FC596E Color / Colour Code #FC596E
This page shows the hex color code for color #fc596e (#FC596E). The colour is a red tone with 96% saturation and 67% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FC596E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FC596E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 322, 352, and 22 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 352, 112, and 232 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FC596E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 352 and saturation at 96%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 352 to 37 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 352 with its complement at 172 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 #FC596E
Lightness variations at hue 352 and 96% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FC596E
Design Use Cases for #FC596E
High-Impact Accent
With 96% saturation, #FC596E 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.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 67% lightness, #FC596E has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#FC596E falls in the red spectrum (hue 352). 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 #FC596E (hue 352) to its complement at hue 172. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 22. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fc596e, #5afce6);
CSS Code for #FC596E
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Colors visually similar to #FC596E based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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Apply #FC596E across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #FC596E (#FC596E)
#FC596E is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 252 red, 89 green, and 110 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.8:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 352 degrees with 96% saturation and 67% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FC596E is 140/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 65% magenta, 56% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FC596E against white is 3.09:1 and against black is 6.79:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 6.79:1.
The complementary colour #5AFCE6 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FC596E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FC5AC0 and #FC955A, 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 #FC596E
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FC596E?
- #FC596E is Color #FC596E, a red color (colour) with RGB(252, 89, 110), HSL(352, 96%, 67%), and CMYK(0%, 65%, 56%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 140/255.
- Is #FC596E accessible for text?
- Against white, #FC596E has a contrast ratio of 3.09:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.79:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FC596E?
- The complementary colour is #5AFCE6 (hue 172). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FC5AC0 and #FC955A. The triadic palette adds #70FC5A and #5A70FC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FC596E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fc596e; or rgb(252, 89, 110); or hsl(352, 96%, 67%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 352 96% 67%; 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.