Color #FDCDC3 Color / Colour Code #FDCDC3
This page shows the hex color code for color #fdcdc3 (#FDCDC3). The colour is a red tone with 94% saturation and 88% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FDCDC3 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FDCDC3 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 340, 10, and 40 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 10, 130, and 250 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FDCDC3
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 10 and saturation at 94%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 10 to 55 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 10 with its complement at 190 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 #FDCDC3
Lightness variations at hue 10 and 94% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FDCDC3
Design Use Cases for #FDCDC3
High-Impact Accent
With 94% saturation, #FDCDC3 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 88% lightness, #FDCDC3 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
#FDCDC3 falls in the red spectrum (hue 10). 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 #FDCDC3 (hue 10) to its complement at hue 190. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 40. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdcdc3, #c4f4fd);
CSS Code for #FDCDC3
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FDCDC3 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #FDCDC3 across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #FDCDC3 (#FDCDC3)
#FDCDC3 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 253 red, 205 green, and 195 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 10 degrees with 94% saturation and 88% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FDCDC3 is 218/255 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, 23% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FDCDC3 against white is 1.43:1 and against black is 14.70:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.70:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #C4F4FD creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FDCDC3. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FDC4D7 and #FDEAC4, 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 #FDCDC3
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FDCDC3?
- #FDCDC3 is Color #FDCDC3, a red color (colour) with RGB(253, 205, 195), HSL(10, 94%, 88%), and CMYK(0%, 19%, 23%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 218/255.
- Is #FDCDC3 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FDCDC3 has a contrast ratio of 1.43:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.70:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FDCDC3?
- The complementary colour is #C4F4FD (hue 190). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FDC4D7 and #FDEAC4. The triadic palette adds #C4FDCD and #CDC4FD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FDCDC3 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fdcdc3; or rgb(253, 205, 195); or hsl(10, 94%, 88%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 10 94% 88%; 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.