Color #FCDCF0 Color / Colour Code #FCDCF0
This page shows the hex color code for color #fcdcf0 (#FCDCF0). 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 #FCDCF0 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FCDCF0 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 293, 323, and 353 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 323, 83, and 203 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FCDCF0
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 323 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 323 to 8 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 323 with its complement at 143 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 #FCDCF0
Lightness variations at hue 323 and 84% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FCDCF0
Design Use Cases for #FCDCF0
Vibrant Brand Color
#FCDCF0 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, #FCDCF0 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
#FCDCF0 is in the pink range (hue 323). 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 #FCDCF0 (hue 323) to its complement at hue 143. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 353. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fcdcf0, #defcea);
CSS Code for #FCDCF0
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FCDCF0 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #FCDCF0 across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #FCDCF0 (#FCDCF0)
#FCDCF0 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 252 red, 220 green, and 240 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 323 degrees with 84% saturation and 93% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FCDCF0 is 232/255 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, 5% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FCDCF0 against white is 1.26:1 and against black is 16.63:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.63:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DEFCEA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FCDCF0. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F9DEFC and #FCDEE2, 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 #FCDCF0
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FCDCF0?
- #FCDCF0 is Color #FCDCF0, a pink color (colour) with RGB(252, 220, 240), HSL(323, 84%, 93%), and CMYK(0%, 13%, 5%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 232/255.
- Is #FCDCF0 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FCDCF0 has a contrast ratio of 1.26:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.63:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FCDCF0?
- The complementary colour is #DEFCEA (hue 143). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F9DEFC and #FCDEE2. The triadic palette adds #F1FCDE and #DEF1FC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FCDCF0 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fcdcf0; or rgb(252, 220, 240); or hsl(323, 84%, 93%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 323 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.