Color #FCBABA Color / Colour Code #FCBABA
This page shows the hex color code for color #fcbaba (#FCBABA). The colour is a red tone with 92% saturation and 86% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FCBABA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FCBABA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 330, 0, and 30 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 0, 120, and 240 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FCBABA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 0 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 0 to 45 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 0 with its complement at 180 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 #FCBABA
Lightness variations at hue 0 and 92% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FCBABA
Design Use Cases for #FCBABA
High-Impact Accent
With 92% saturation, #FCBABA 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 86% lightness, #FCBABA 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
#FCBABA falls in the red spectrum (hue 0). 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 #FCBABA (hue 0) to its complement at hue 180. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 30. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fcbaba, #bafcfc);
CSS Code for #FCBABA
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FCBABA based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #FCBABA across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #FCBABA (#FCBABA)
#FCBABA is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 252 red, 186 green, and 186 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 0 degrees with 92% saturation and 86% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FCBABA is 206/255 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, 26% magenta, 26% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FCBABA against white is 1.63:1 and against black is 12.87:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.87:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #BAFCFC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FCBABA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FCBADB and #FCDBBA, 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 #FCBABA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FCBABA?
- #FCBABA is Color #FCBABA, a red color (colour) with RGB(252, 186, 186), HSL(0, 92%, 86%), and CMYK(0%, 26%, 26%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 206/255.
- Is #FCBABA accessible for text?
- Against white, #FCBABA has a contrast ratio of 1.63:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.87:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FCBABA?
- The complementary colour is #BAFCFC (hue 180). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FCBADB and #FCDBBA. The triadic palette adds #BAFCBA and #BABAFC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FCBABA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fcbaba; or rgb(252, 186, 186); or hsl(0, 92%, 86%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 0 92% 86%; 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.