Color #FDCCDF Color / Colour Code #FDCCDF
This page shows the hex color code for color #fdccdf (#FDCCDF). The colour is a pink tone with 92% saturation and 90% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FDCCDF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FDCCDF 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 #FDCCDF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 337 and saturation at 92%. 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 #FDCCDF
Lightness variations at hue 337 and 92% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FDCCDF
Design Use Cases for #FDCCDF
High-Impact Accent
With 92% saturation, #FDCCDF 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.
Near-White Background
At 90% lightness, #FDCCDF 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
#FDCCDF 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 #FDCCDF (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, #fdccdf, #cefdeb);
CSS Code for #FDCCDF
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Colors visually similar to #FDCCDF based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FDCCDF (#FDCCDF)
#FDCCDF is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 253 red, 204 green, and 223 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 337 degrees with 92% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FDCCDF is 221/255 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, 19% magenta, 12% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FDCCDF against white is 1.41:1 and against black is 14.88:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.88:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #CEFDEB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FDCCDF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FDCEF7 and #FDD4CE, 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 #FDCCDF
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FDCCDF?
- #FDCCDF is Color #FDCCDF, a pink color (colour) with RGB(253, 204, 223), HSL(337, 92%, 90%), and CMYK(0%, 19%, 12%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 221/255.
- Is #FDCCDF accessible for text?
- Against white, #FDCCDF has a contrast ratio of 1.41:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.88:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FDCCDF?
- The complementary colour is #CEFDEB (hue 157). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FDCEF7 and #FDD4CE. The triadic palette adds #E0FDCE and #CEE0FD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FDCCDF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fdccdf; or rgb(253, 204, 223); or hsl(337, 92%, 90%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 337 92% 90%; 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.