Color #FCDFDE Color / Colour Code #FCDFDE
This page shows the hex color code for color #fcdfde (#FCDFDE). The colour is a red tone with 83% saturation and 93% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FCDFDE against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FCDFDE paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 332, 2, and 32 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 2, 122, and 242 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FCDFDE
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 2 and saturation at 83%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 2 to 47 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 2 with its complement at 182 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 #FCDFDE
Lightness variations at hue 2 and 83% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FCDFDE
Design Use Cases for #FCDFDE
Vibrant Brand Color
#FCDFDE has a strong 83% 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, #FCDFDE is very close to white but carries a subtle red tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#FCDFDE falls in the red spectrum (hue 2). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #FCDFDE (hue 2) to its complement at hue 182. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 32. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fcdfde, #defbfc);
CSS Code for #FCDFDE
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FCDFDE based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #FCDFDE across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #FCDFDE (#FCDFDE)
#FCDFDE is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 252 red, 223 green, and 222 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 2 degrees with 83% saturation and 93% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FCDFDE 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, 12% magenta, 12% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FCDFDE against white is 1.25:1 and against black is 16.75:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.75:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DEFBFC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FCDFDE. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FCDEEC and #FCEEDE, 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 #FCDFDE
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FCDFDE?
- #FCDFDE is Color #FCDFDE, a red color (colour) with RGB(252, 223, 222), HSL(2, 83%, 93%), and CMYK(0%, 12%, 12%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 232/255.
- Is #FCDFDE accessible for text?
- Against white, #FCDFDE has a contrast ratio of 1.25:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.75:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FCDFDE?
- The complementary colour is #DEFBFC (hue 182). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FCDEEC and #FCEEDE. The triadic palette adds #DEFCDF and #DFDEFC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FCDFDE in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fcdfde; or rgb(252, 223, 222); or hsl(2, 83%, 93%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 2 83% 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.