Color #FEC0CD Color / Colour Code #FEC0CD
This page shows the hex color code for color #fec0cd (#FEC0CD). The colour is a red tone with 97% saturation and 87% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FEC0CD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FEC0CD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 317, 347, and 17 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 347, 107, and 227 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FEC0CD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 347 and saturation at 97%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 347 to 32 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 347 with its complement at 167 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 #FEC0CD
Lightness variations at hue 347 and 97% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FEC0CD
Design Use Cases for #FEC0CD
High-Impact Accent
With 97% saturation, #FEC0CD 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 87% lightness, #FEC0CD 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
#FEC0CD falls in the red spectrum (hue 347). 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 #FEC0CD (hue 347) to its complement at hue 167. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 17. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fec0cd, #befef0);
CSS Code for #FEC0CD
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About Color #FEC0CD (#FEC0CD)
#FEC0CD is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 254 red, 192 green, and 205 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 347 degrees with 97% saturation and 87% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FEC0CD is 212/255 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, 24% magenta, 19% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FEC0CD against white is 1.54:1 and against black is 13.64:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.64:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #BEFEF0 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FEC0CD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FEBEEC and #FED0BE, 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 #FEC0CD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FEC0CD?
- #FEC0CD is Color #FEC0CD, a red color (colour) with RGB(254, 192, 205), HSL(347, 97%, 87%), and CMYK(0%, 24%, 19%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 212/255.
- Is #FEC0CD accessible for text?
- Against white, #FEC0CD has a contrast ratio of 1.54:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.64:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FEC0CD?
- The complementary colour is #BEFEF0 (hue 167). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FEBEEC and #FED0BE. The triadic palette adds #CCFEBE and #BECCFE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FEC0CD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fec0cd; or rgb(254, 192, 205); or hsl(347, 97%, 87%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 347 97% 87%; 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.