Color #FCF2EE Color / Colour Code #FCF2EE
This page shows the hex color code for color #fcf2ee (#FCF2EE). The colour is a orange tone with 70% saturation and 96% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FCF2EE against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FCF2EE paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 347, 17, and 47 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 17, 137, and 257 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FCF2EE
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 17 and saturation at 70%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 17 to 62 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 17 with its complement at 197 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 #FCF2EE
Lightness variations at hue 17 and 70% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FCF2EE
Design Use Cases for #FCF2EE
Vibrant Brand Color
#FCF2EE has a strong 70% 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, #FCF2EE is very close to white but carries a subtle orange tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#FCF2EE sits in the orange range (hue 17). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #FCF2EE (hue 17) to its complement at hue 197. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 47. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fcf2ee, #eef8fc);
CSS Code for #FCF2EE
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Colors visually similar to #FCF2EE based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FCF2EE (#FCF2EE)
#FCF2EE is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 252 red, 242 green, and 238 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 17 degrees with 70% saturation and 96% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FCF2EE is 245/255 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, 4% magenta, 6% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FCF2EE against white is 1.10:1 and against black is 19.07:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 19.07:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EEF8FC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FCF2EE. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FCEEF1 and #FCF9EE, 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 #FCF2EE
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FCF2EE?
- #FCF2EE is Color #FCF2EE, a orange color (colour) with RGB(252, 242, 238), HSL(17, 70%, 96%), and CMYK(0%, 4%, 6%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 245/255.
- Is #FCF2EE accessible for text?
- Against white, #FCF2EE has a contrast ratio of 1.10:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 19.07:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FCF2EE?
- The complementary colour is #EEF8FC (hue 197). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FCEEF1 and #FCF9EE. The triadic palette adds #EEFCF2 and #F2EEFC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FCF2EE in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fcf2ee; or rgb(252, 242, 238); or hsl(17, 70%, 96%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 17 70% 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.