Color #FCD8CD Color / Colour Code #FCD8CD
This page shows the hex color code for color #fcd8cd (#FCD8CD). The colour is a red tone with 89% saturation and 90% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FCD8CD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FCD8CD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 344, 14, and 44 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 14, 134, and 254 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FCD8CD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 14 and saturation at 89%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 14 to 59 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 14 with its complement at 194 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 #FCD8CD
Lightness variations at hue 14 and 89% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FCD8CD
Design Use Cases for #FCD8CD
High-Impact Accent
With 89% saturation, #FCD8CD 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 90% lightness, #FCD8CD 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
#FCD8CD falls in the red spectrum (hue 14). 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 #FCD8CD (hue 14) to its complement at hue 194. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 44. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fcd8cd, #cff2fc);
CSS Code for #FCD8CD
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FCD8CD based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FCD8CD (#FCD8CD)
#FCD8CD is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 252 red, 216 green, and 205 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 14 degrees with 89% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FCD8CD 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, 14% magenta, 19% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FCD8CD against white is 1.33:1 and against black is 15.84:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.84:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #CFF2FC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FCD8CD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FCCFDB and #FCF0CF, 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 #FCD8CD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FCD8CD?
- #FCD8CD is Color #FCD8CD, a red color (colour) with RGB(252, 216, 205), HSL(14, 89%, 90%), and CMYK(0%, 14%, 19%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 226/255.
- Is #FCD8CD accessible for text?
- Against white, #FCD8CD has a contrast ratio of 1.33:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.84:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FCD8CD?
- The complementary colour is #CFF2FC (hue 194). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FCCFDB and #FCF0CF. The triadic palette adds #CFFCD9 and #D9CFFC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FCD8CD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fcd8cd; or rgb(252, 216, 205); or hsl(14, 89%, 90%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 14 89% 90%; 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.