Color #FCDCE5 Color / Colour Code #FCDCE5
This page shows the hex color code for color #fcdce5 (#FCDCE5). The colour is a pink tone with 84% saturation and 93% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FCDCE5 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FCDCE5 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 313, 343, and 13 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 343, 103, and 223 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FCDCE5
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 343 and saturation at 84%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 343 to 28 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 343 with its complement at 163 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 #FCDCE5
Lightness variations at hue 343 and 84% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FCDCE5
Design Use Cases for #FCDCE5
Vibrant Brand Color
#FCDCE5 has a strong 84% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Near-White Background
At 93% lightness, #FCDCE5 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
#FCDCE5 is in the pink range (hue 343). 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 #FCDCE5 (hue 343) to its complement at hue 163. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 13. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fcdce5, #defcf4);
CSS Code for #FCDCE5
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Colors visually similar to #FCDCE5 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FCDCE5 (#FCDCE5)
#FCDCE5 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 252 red, 220 green, and 229 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 343 degrees with 84% saturation and 93% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FCDCE5 is 231/255 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, 9% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FCDCE5 against white is 1.27:1 and against black is 16.51:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.51:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DEFCF4 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FCDCE5. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FCDEF6 and #FCE5DE, 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 #FCDCE5
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FCDCE5?
- #FCDCE5 is Color #FCDCE5, a pink color (colour) with RGB(252, 220, 229), HSL(343, 84%, 93%), and CMYK(0%, 13%, 9%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 231/255.
- Is #FCDCE5 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FCDCE5 has a contrast ratio of 1.27:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.51:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FCDCE5?
- The complementary colour is #DEFCF4 (hue 163). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FCDEF6 and #FCE5DE. The triadic palette adds #E7FCDE and #DEE7FC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FCDCE5 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fcdce5; or rgb(252, 220, 229); or hsl(343, 84%, 93%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 343 84% 93%; 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.