Color #FCD7EA Color / Colour Code #FCD7EA
This page shows the hex color code for color #fcd7ea (#FCD7EA). The colour is a pink tone with 86% saturation and 92% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FCD7EA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FCD7EA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 299, 329, and 359 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 329, 89, and 209 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FCD7EA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 329 and saturation at 86%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 329 to 14 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 329 with its complement at 149 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 #FCD7EA
Lightness variations at hue 329 and 86% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FCD7EA
Design Use Cases for #FCD7EA
High-Impact Accent
With 86% saturation, #FCD7EA 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 92% lightness, #FCD7EA 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
#FCD7EA is in the pink range (hue 329). 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 #FCD7EA (hue 329) to its complement at hue 149. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 359. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fcd7ea, #d9fcea);
CSS Code for #FCD7EA
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About Color #FCD7EA (#FCD7EA)
#FCD7EA is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 252 red, 215 green, and 234 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 329 degrees with 86% saturation and 92% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FCD7EA is 228/255 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, 7% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FCD7EA against white is 1.31:1 and against black is 16.05:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.05:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D9FCEA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FCD7EA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FCD9FC and #FCD9DA, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FCD7EA?
- #FCD7EA is Color #FCD7EA, a pink color (colour) with RGB(252, 215, 234), HSL(329, 86%, 92%), and CMYK(0%, 15%, 7%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 228/255.
- Is #FCD7EA accessible for text?
- Against white, #FCD7EA has a contrast ratio of 1.31:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.05:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FCD7EA?
- The complementary colour is #D9FCEA (hue 149). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FCD9FC and #FCD9DA. The triadic palette adds #EBFCD9 and #D9EBFC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FCD7EA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fcd7ea; or rgb(252, 215, 234); or hsl(329, 86%, 92%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 329 86% 92%; 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.