Color #FCB6FA Color / Colour Code #FCB6FA
This page shows the hex color code for color #fcb6fa (#FCB6FA). The colour is a purple tone with 92% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FCB6FA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FCB6FA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 272, 302, and 332 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 302, 62, and 182 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FCB6FA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 302 and saturation at 92%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 302 to 347 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 302 with its complement at 122 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 #FCB6FA
Lightness variations at hue 302 and 92% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FCB6FA
Design Use Cases for #FCB6FA
High-Impact Accent
With 92% saturation, #FCB6FA 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 85% lightness, #FCB6FA 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
#FCB6FA falls in the purple spectrum (hue 302). 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 #FCB6FA (hue 302) to its complement at hue 122. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 332. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fcb6fa, #b6fcb8);
CSS Code for #FCB6FA
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About Color #FCB6FA (#FCB6FA)
#FCB6FA is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 252 red, 182 green, and 250 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 302 degrees with 92% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FCB6FA is 211/255 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, 28% magenta, 1% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FCB6FA against white is 1.59:1 and against black is 13.21:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.21:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #B6FCB8 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FCB6FA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DBB6FC and #FCB6D6, 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 #FCB6FA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FCB6FA?
- #FCB6FA is Color #FCB6FA, a purple color (colour) with RGB(252, 182, 250), HSL(302, 92%, 85%), and CMYK(0%, 28%, 1%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 211/255.
- Is #FCB6FA accessible for text?
- Against white, #FCB6FA has a contrast ratio of 1.59:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.21:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FCB6FA?
- The complementary colour is #B6FCB8 (hue 122). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DBB6FC and #FCB6D6. The triadic palette adds #FAFCB6 and #B6FAFC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FCB6FA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fcb6fa; or rgb(252, 182, 250); or hsl(302, 92%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 302 92% 85%; 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.