Color #FCC4D1 Color / Colour Code #FCC4D1
This page shows the hex color code for color #fcc4d1 (#FCC4D1). The colour is a red tone with 90% saturation and 88% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FCC4D1 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FCC4D1 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 316, 346, and 16 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 346, 106, and 226 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FCC4D1
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 346 and saturation at 90%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 346 to 31 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 346 with its complement at 166 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 #FCC4D1
Lightness variations at hue 346 and 90% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FCC4D1
Design Use Cases for #FCC4D1
High-Impact Accent
With 90% saturation, #FCC4D1 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 88% lightness, #FCC4D1 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
#FCC4D1 falls in the red spectrum (hue 346). 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 #FCC4D1 (hue 346) to its complement at hue 166. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 16. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fcc4d1, #c5fcef);
CSS Code for #FCC4D1
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FCC4D1 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #FCC4D1 across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #FCC4D1 (#FCC4D1)
#FCC4D1 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 252 red, 196 green, and 209 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 346 degrees with 90% saturation and 88% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FCC4D1 is 214/255 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, 22% magenta, 17% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FCC4D1 against white is 1.50:1 and against black is 13.96:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.96:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #C5FCEF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FCC4D1. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FCC5ED and #FCD4C5, 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 #FCC4D1
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FCC4D1?
- #FCC4D1 is Color #FCC4D1, a red color (colour) with RGB(252, 196, 209), HSL(346, 90%, 88%), and CMYK(0%, 22%, 17%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 214/255.
- Is #FCC4D1 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FCC4D1 has a contrast ratio of 1.50:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.96:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FCC4D1?
- The complementary colour is #C5FCEF (hue 166). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FCC5ED and #FCD4C5. The triadic palette adds #D2FCC5 and #C5D2FC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FCC4D1 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fcc4d1; or rgb(252, 196, 209); or hsl(346, 90%, 88%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 346 90% 88%; 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.