Color #FCD4E5 Color / Colour Code #FCD4E5
This page shows the hex color code for color #fcd4e5 (#FCD4E5). The colour is a pink tone with 87% saturation and 91% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FCD4E5 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FCD4E5 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 305, 335, and 5 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 335, 95, and 215 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FCD4E5
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 335 and saturation at 87%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 335 to 20 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 335 with its complement at 155 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 #FCD4E5
Lightness variations at hue 335 and 87% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FCD4E5
Design Use Cases for #FCD4E5
High-Impact Accent
With 87% saturation, #FCD4E5 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 91% lightness, #FCD4E5 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
#FCD4E5 is in the pink range (hue 335). 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 #FCD4E5 (hue 335) to its complement at hue 155. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 5. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fcd4e5, #d4fceb);
CSS Code for #FCD4E5
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FCD4E5 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FCD4E5 (#FCD4E5)
#FCD4E5 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 252 red, 212 green, and 229 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 335 degrees with 87% saturation and 91% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FCD4E5 is 226/255 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, 16% magenta, 9% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FCD4E5 against white is 1.34:1 and against black is 15.69:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.69:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D4FCEB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FCD4E5. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FCD4F9 and #FCD7D4, 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 #FCD4E5
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FCD4E5?
- #FCD4E5 is Color #FCD4E5, a pink color (colour) with RGB(252, 212, 229), HSL(335, 87%, 91%), and CMYK(0%, 16%, 9%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 226/255.
- Is #FCD4E5 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FCD4E5 has a contrast ratio of 1.34:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.69:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FCD4E5?
- The complementary colour is #D4FCEB (hue 155). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FCD4F9 and #FCD7D4. The triadic palette adds #E5FCD4 and #D4E5FC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FCD4E5 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fcd4e5; or rgb(252, 212, 229); or hsl(335, 87%, 91%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 335 87% 91%; 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.