Color #FCDBE8 Color / Colour Code #FCDBE8
This page shows the hex color code for color #fcdbe8 (#FCDBE8). 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 #FCDBE8 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FCDBE8 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 306, 336, and 6 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 336, 96, and 216 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FCDBE8
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 336 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 336 to 21 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 336 with its complement at 156 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 #FCDBE8
Lightness variations at hue 336 and 85% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FCDBE8
Design Use Cases for #FCDBE8
High-Impact Accent
With 85% saturation, #FCDBE8 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, #FCDBE8 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
#FCDBE8 is in the pink range (hue 336). 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 #FCDBE8 (hue 336) to its complement at hue 156. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 6. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fcdbe8, #d9fcee);
CSS Code for #FCDBE8
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Colors visually similar to #FCDBE8 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FCDBE8 (#FCDBE8)
#FCDBE8 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 252 red, 219 green, and 232 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 336 degrees with 85% saturation and 92% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FCDBE8 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, 8% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FCDBE8 against white is 1.28:1 and against black is 16.44:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.44:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D9FCEE creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FCDBE8. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FCD9F8 and #FCDDD9, 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 #FCDBE8
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FCDBE8?
- #FCDBE8 is Color #FCDBE8, a pink color (colour) with RGB(252, 219, 232), HSL(336, 85%, 92%), and CMYK(0%, 13%, 8%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 230/255.
- Is #FCDBE8 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FCDBE8 has a contrast ratio of 1.28:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.44:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FCDBE8?
- The complementary colour is #D9FCEE (hue 156). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FCD9F8 and #FCDDD9. The triadic palette adds #E7FCD9 and #D9E7FC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FCDBE8 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fcdbe8; or rgb(252, 219, 232); or hsl(336, 85%, 92%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 336 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.