Color #FCDAEC Color / Colour Code #FCDAEC
This page shows the hex color code for color #fcdaec (#FCDAEC). The colour is a pink tone with 85% saturation and 92% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FCDAEC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FCDAEC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 298, 328, and 358 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 328, 88, and 208 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FCDAEC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 328 and saturation at 85%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 328 to 13 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 328 with its complement at 148 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 #FCDAEC
Lightness variations at hue 328 and 85% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FCDAEC
Design Use Cases for #FCDAEC
High-Impact Accent
With 85% saturation, #FCDAEC 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, #FCDAEC 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
#FCDAEC is in the pink range (hue 328). 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 #FCDAEC (hue 328) to its complement at hue 148. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 358. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fcdaec, #d9fce9);
CSS Code for #FCDAEC
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About Color #FCDAEC (#FCDAEC)
#FCDAEC is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 252 red, 218 green, and 236 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 328 degrees with 85% saturation and 92% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FCDAEC is 230/255 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, 13% magenta, 6% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FCDAEC against white is 1.28:1 and against black is 16.38:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.38:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D9FCE9 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FCDAEC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FBD9FC 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.
How to Explore Color #FCDAEC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FCDAEC?
- #FCDAEC is Color #FCDAEC, a pink color (colour) with RGB(252, 218, 236), HSL(328, 85%, 92%), and CMYK(0%, 13%, 6%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 230/255.
- Is #FCDAEC accessible for text?
- Against white, #FCDAEC has a contrast ratio of 1.28:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.38:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FCDAEC?
- The complementary colour is #D9FCE9 (hue 148). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FBD9FC and #FCD9DA. The triadic palette adds #ECFCD9 and #D9ECFC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FCDAEC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fcdaec; or rgb(252, 218, 236); or hsl(328, 85%, 92%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 328 85% 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.