Color #FCE6ED Color / Colour Code #FCE6ED
This page shows the hex color code for color #fce6ed (#FCE6ED). The colour is a pink tone with 79% saturation and 95% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FCE6ED against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FCE6ED paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 311, 341, and 11 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 341, 101, and 221 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FCE6ED
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 341 and saturation at 79%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 341 to 26 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 341 with its complement at 161 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 #FCE6ED
Lightness variations at hue 341 and 79% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FCE6ED
Design Use Cases for #FCE6ED
Vibrant Brand Color
#FCE6ED has a strong 79% 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 95% lightness, #FCE6ED 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
#FCE6ED is in the pink range (hue 341). 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 #FCE6ED (hue 341) to its complement at hue 161. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 11. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fce6ed, #e8fcf6);
CSS Code for #FCE6ED
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Colors visually similar to #FCE6ED based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FCE6ED (#FCE6ED)
#FCE6ED is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 252 red, 230 green, and 237 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 341 degrees with 79% saturation and 95% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FCE6ED is 237/255 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, 9% magenta, 6% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FCE6ED against white is 1.19:1 and against black is 17.68:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.68:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E8FCF6 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FCE6ED. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FCE8F9 and #FCECE8, 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 #FCE6ED
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FCE6ED?
- #FCE6ED is Color #FCE6ED, a pink color (colour) with RGB(252, 230, 237), HSL(341, 79%, 95%), and CMYK(0%, 9%, 6%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 237/255.
- Is #FCE6ED accessible for text?
- Against white, #FCE6ED has a contrast ratio of 1.19:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.68:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FCE6ED?
- The complementary colour is #E8FCF6 (hue 161). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FCE8F9 and #FCECE8. The triadic palette adds #EFFCE8 and #E8EFFC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FCE6ED in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fce6ed; or rgb(252, 230, 237); or hsl(341, 79%, 95%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 341 79% 95%; 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.