Color #FCBBDE Color / Colour Code #FCBBDE
This page shows the hex color code for color #fcbbde (#FCBBDE). The colour is a pink 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 #FCBBDE against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FCBBDE paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 298, 328, and 358 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 328, 88, and 208 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FCBBDE
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 328 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 328 to 13 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 328 with its complement at 148 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 #FCBBDE
Lightness variations at hue 328 and 92% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FCBBDE
Design Use Cases for #FCBBDE
High-Impact Accent
With 92% saturation, #FCBBDE 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, #FCBBDE 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
#FCBBDE is in the pink range (hue 328). 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 #FCBBDE (hue 328) to its complement at hue 148. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 358. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fcbbde, #bafcd9);
CSS Code for #FCBBDE
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Colors visually similar to #FCBBDE based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FCBBDE (#FCBBDE)
#FCBBDE is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 252 red, 187 green, and 222 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 328 degrees with 92% saturation and 86% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FCBBDE is 210/255 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, 12% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FCBBDE against white is 1.58:1 and against black is 13.30:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.30:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #BAFCD9 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FCBBDE. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FABAFC and #FCBABD, 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 #FCBBDE
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FCBBDE?
- #FCBBDE is Color #FCBBDE, a pink color (colour) with RGB(252, 187, 222), HSL(328, 92%, 86%), and CMYK(0%, 26%, 12%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 210/255.
- Is #FCBBDE accessible for text?
- Against white, #FCBBDE has a contrast ratio of 1.58:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.30:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FCBBDE?
- The complementary colour is #BAFCD9 (hue 148). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FABAFC and #FCBABD. The triadic palette adds #DDFCBA and #BADDFC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FCBBDE in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fcbbde; or rgb(252, 187, 222); or hsl(328, 92%, 86%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 328 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.