Pale Red Color / Colour Code #FCE9ED
This page shows the hex color code for pale red (#FCE9ED). 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 #FCE9ED against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FCE9ED paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 317, 347, and 17 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 347, 107, and 227 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FCE9ED
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 347 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 347 to 32 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 347 with its complement at 167 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 #FCE9ED
Lightness variations at hue 347 and 76% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FCE9ED
Design Use Cases for #FCE9ED
Vibrant Brand Color
#FCE9ED 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, #FCE9ED 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
#FCE9ED falls in the red spectrum (hue 347). 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 #FCE9ED (hue 347) to its complement at hue 167. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 17. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fce9ed, #e9fcf8);
CSS Code for #FCE9ED
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FCE9ED based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #FCE9ED across image editing and color design tools.
About Pale Red (#FCE9ED)
#FCE9ED is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 252 red, 233 green, and 237 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 347 degrees with 76% saturation and 95% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FCE9ED 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, 6% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FCE9ED against white is 1.17:1 and against black is 18.02:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.02:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E9FCF8 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FCE9ED. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FCE9F6 and #FCEEE9, 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 #FCE9ED
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FCE9ED?
- #FCE9ED is Pale Red, a red color (colour) with RGB(252, 233, 237), HSL(347, 76%, 95%), and CMYK(0%, 8%, 6%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 239/255.
- Is #FCE9ED accessible for text?
- Against white, #FCE9ED has a contrast ratio of 1.17:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.02:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FCE9ED?
- The complementary colour is #E9FCF8 (hue 167). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FCE9F6 and #FCEEE9. The triadic palette adds #EDFCE9 and #E9EDFC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FCE9ED in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fce9ed; or rgb(252, 233, 237); or hsl(347, 76%, 95%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 347 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.