Color #FCD5DF Color / Colour Code #FCD5DF
This page shows the hex color code for color #fcd5df (#FCD5DF). The colour is a red 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 #FCD5DF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FCD5DF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 315, 345, and 15 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 345, 105, and 225 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FCD5DF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 345 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 345 to 30 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 345 with its complement at 165 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 #FCD5DF
Lightness variations at hue 345 and 87% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FCD5DF
Design Use Cases for #FCD5DF
High-Impact Accent
With 87% saturation, #FCD5DF 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, #FCD5DF 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
#FCD5DF falls in the red spectrum (hue 345). 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 #FCD5DF (hue 345) to its complement at hue 165. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 15. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fcd5df, #d4fcf2);
CSS Code for #FCD5DF
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FCD5DF based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #FCD5DF across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #FCD5DF (#FCD5DF)
#FCD5DF is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 252 red, 213 green, and 223 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 345 degrees with 87% saturation and 91% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FCD5DF 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, 15% magenta, 12% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FCD5DF against white is 1.34:1 and against black is 15.72:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.72:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D4FCF2 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FCD5DF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FCD4F2 and #FCDED4, 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 #FCD5DF
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FCD5DF?
- #FCD5DF is Color #FCD5DF, a red color (colour) with RGB(252, 213, 223), HSL(345, 87%, 91%), and CMYK(0%, 15%, 12%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 226/255.
- Is #FCD5DF accessible for text?
- Against white, #FCD5DF has a contrast ratio of 1.34:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.72:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FCD5DF?
- The complementary colour is #D4FCF2 (hue 165). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FCD4F2 and #FCDED4. The triadic palette adds #DEFCD4 and #D4DEFC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FCD5DF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fcd5df; or rgb(252, 213, 223); or hsl(345, 87%, 91%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 345 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.