Color #FCEDF2 Color / Colour Code #FCEDF2
This page shows the hex color code for color #fcedf2 (#FCEDF2). The colour is a pink 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 #FCEDF2 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FCEDF2 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 310, 340, and 10 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 340, 100, and 220 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FCEDF2
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 340 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 340 to 25 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 340 with its complement at 160 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 #FCEDF2
Lightness variations at hue 340 and 71% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FCEDF2
Design Use Cases for #FCEDF2
Vibrant Brand Color
#FCEDF2 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, #FCEDF2 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
#FCEDF2 is in the pink range (hue 340). 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 #FCEDF2 (hue 340) to its complement at hue 160. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 10. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fcedf2, #eefcf7);
CSS Code for #FCEDF2
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FCEDF2 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FCEDF2 (#FCEDF2)
#FCEDF2 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 252 red, 237 green, and 242 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 340 degrees with 71% saturation and 96% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FCEDF2 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, 4% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FCEDF2 against white is 1.13:1 and against black is 18.53:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.53:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EEFCF7 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FCEDF2. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FCEEFA and #FCF0EE, 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 #FCEDF2
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FCEDF2?
- #FCEDF2 is Color #FCEDF2, a pink color (colour) with RGB(252, 237, 242), HSL(340, 71%, 96%), and CMYK(0%, 6%, 4%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 242/255.
- Is #FCEDF2 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FCEDF2 has a contrast ratio of 1.13:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.53:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FCEDF2?
- The complementary colour is #EEFCF7 (hue 160). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FCEEFA and #FCF0EE. The triadic palette adds #F2FCEE and #EEF2FC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FCEDF2 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fcedf2; or rgb(252, 237, 242); or hsl(340, 71%, 96%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 340 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.