Color #FDB0CD Color / Colour Code #FDB0CD
This page shows the hex color code for color #fdb0cd (#FDB0CD). The colour is a pink tone with 95% saturation and 84% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FDB0CD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FDB0CD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 307, 337, and 7 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 337, 97, and 217 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FDB0CD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 337 and saturation at 95%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 337 to 22 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 337 with its complement at 157 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 #FDB0CD
Lightness variations at hue 337 and 95% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FDB0CD
Design Use Cases for #FDB0CD
High-Impact Accent
With 95% saturation, #FDB0CD is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Light Background Tint
#FDB0CD at 84% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Playfulness & Compassion
#FDB0CD is in the pink range (hue 337). 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 #FDB0CD (hue 337) to its complement at hue 157. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 7. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdb0cd, #affddf);
CSS Code for #FDB0CD
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FDB0CD based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FDB0CD (#FDB0CD)
#FDB0CD is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 253 red, 176 green, and 205 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 337 degrees with 95% saturation and 84% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FDB0CD is 202/255 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, 30% magenta, 19% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FDB0CD against white is 1.71:1 and against black is 12.27:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.27:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #AFFDDF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FDB0CD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FDAFF4 and #FDB8AF, 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 #FDB0CD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FDB0CD?
- #FDB0CD is Color #FDB0CD, a pink color (colour) with RGB(253, 176, 205), HSL(337, 95%, 84%), and CMYK(0%, 30%, 19%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 202/255.
- Is #FDB0CD accessible for text?
- Against white, #FDB0CD has a contrast ratio of 1.71:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.27:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FDB0CD?
- The complementary colour is #AFFDDF (hue 157). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FDAFF4 and #FDB8AF. The triadic palette adds #CDFDAF and #AFCDFD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FDB0CD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fdb0cd; or rgb(253, 176, 205); or hsl(337, 95%, 84%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 337 95% 84%; 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.