Color #FCDDF4 Color / Colour Code #FCDDF4
This page shows the hex color code for color #fcddf4 (#FCDDF4). 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 #FCDDF4 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FCDDF4 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 285, 315, and 345 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 315, 75, and 195 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FCDDF4
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 315 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 315 to 0 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 315 with its complement at 135 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 #FCDDF4
Lightness variations at hue 315 and 84% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FCDDF4
Design Use Cases for #FCDDF4
Vibrant Brand Color
#FCDDF4 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, #FCDDF4 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
#FCDDF4 is in the pink range (hue 315). 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 #FCDDF4 (hue 315) to its complement at hue 135. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 345. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fcddf4, #defce6);
CSS Code for #FCDDF4
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FCDDF4 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #FCDDF4 across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #FCDDF4 (#FCDDF4)
#FCDDF4 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 252 red, 221 green, and 244 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 315 degrees with 84% saturation and 93% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FCDDF4 is 233/255 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, 12% magenta, 3% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FCDDF4 against white is 1.25:1 and against black is 16.79:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.79:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DEFCE6 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FCDDF4. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F5DEFC and #FCDEE6, 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 #FCDDF4
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FCDDF4?
- #FCDDF4 is Color #FCDDF4, a pink color (colour) with RGB(252, 221, 244), HSL(315, 84%, 93%), and CMYK(0%, 12%, 3%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 233/255.
- Is #FCDDF4 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FCDDF4 has a contrast ratio of 1.25:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.79:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FCDDF4?
- The complementary colour is #DEFCE6 (hue 135). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F5DEFC and #FCDEE6. The triadic palette adds #F5FCDE and #DEF5FC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FCDDF4 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fcddf4; or rgb(252, 221, 244); or hsl(315, 84%, 93%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 315 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.