Color #FCEDEF Color / Colour Code #FCEDEF
This page shows the hex color code for color #fcedef (#FCEDEF). The colour is a red tone with 71% saturation and 96% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FCEDEF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FCEDEF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 322, 352, and 22 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 352, 112, and 232 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FCEDEF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 352 and saturation at 71%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 352 to 37 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 352 with its complement at 172 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 #FCEDEF
Lightness variations at hue 352 and 71% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FCEDEF
Design Use Cases for #FCEDEF
Vibrant Brand Color
#FCEDEF has a strong 71% 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 96% lightness, #FCEDEF 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
#FCEDEF falls in the red spectrum (hue 352). 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 #FCEDEF (hue 352) to its complement at hue 172. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 22. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fcedef, #eefcfa);
CSS Code for #FCEDEF
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About Color #FCEDEF (#FCEDEF)
#FCEDEF is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 252 red, 237 green, and 239 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 352 degrees with 71% saturation and 96% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FCEDEF is 242/255 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, 6% magenta, 5% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FCEDEF against white is 1.14:1 and against black is 18.50:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.50:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EEFCFA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FCEDEF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FCEEF7 and #FCF3EE, 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 #FCEDEF
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FCEDEF?
- #FCEDEF is Color #FCEDEF, a red color (colour) with RGB(252, 237, 239), HSL(352, 71%, 96%), and CMYK(0%, 6%, 5%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 242/255.
- Is #FCEDEF accessible for text?
- Against white, #FCEDEF has a contrast ratio of 1.14:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.50:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FCEDEF?
- The complementary colour is #EEFCFA (hue 172). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FCEEF7 and #FCF3EE. The triadic palette adds #EFFCEE and #EEEFFC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FCEDEF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fcedef; or rgb(252, 237, 239); or hsl(352, 71%, 96%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 352 71% 96%; 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.