Color #FCE9EB Color / Colour Code #FCE9EB
This page shows the hex color code for color #fce9eb (#FCE9EB). The colour is a red tone with 76% saturation and 95% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FCE9EB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FCE9EB paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 324, 354, and 24 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 354, 114, and 234 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FCE9EB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 354 and saturation at 76%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 354 to 39 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 354 with its complement at 174 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 #FCE9EB
Lightness variations at hue 354 and 76% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FCE9EB
Design Use Cases for #FCE9EB
Vibrant Brand Color
#FCE9EB has a strong 76% 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, #FCE9EB 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
#FCE9EB falls in the red spectrum (hue 354). 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 #FCE9EB (hue 354) to its complement at hue 174. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 24. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fce9eb, #e9fcfa);
CSS Code for #FCE9EB
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About Color #FCE9EB (#FCE9EB)
#FCE9EB is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 252 red, 233 green, and 235 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 354 degrees with 76% saturation and 95% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FCE9EB is 239/255 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, 8% magenta, 7% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FCE9EB against white is 1.17:1 and against black is 17.99:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.99:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E9FCFA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FCE9EB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FCE9F4 and #FCF0E9, 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 #FCE9EB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FCE9EB?
- #FCE9EB is Color #FCE9EB, a red color (colour) with RGB(252, 233, 235), HSL(354, 76%, 95%), and CMYK(0%, 8%, 7%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 239/255.
- Is #FCE9EB accessible for text?
- Against white, #FCE9EB has a contrast ratio of 1.17:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.99:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FCE9EB?
- The complementary colour is #E9FCFA (hue 174). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FCE9F4 and #FCF0E9. The triadic palette adds #EAFCE9 and #E9EAFC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FCE9EB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fce9eb; or rgb(252, 233, 235); or hsl(354, 76%, 95%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 354 76% 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.