Ballet Slippers color: hex code #FCA2AD
Ballet Slippers has the hex code #FCA2AD. It is a light, vivid red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98.8% red, 63.5% green and 67.8% blue (252, 162, 173).
Its hue angle is 353°, with 94% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 36% magenta, 31% yellow and 1% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.91:1).
Ballet Slippers (#FCA2AD) color codes
| HEX | #FCA2AD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(252, 162, 173) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98.8%, 63.5%, 67.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(353, 94%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(353, 36%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 36%, 31%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.8, 34.69, 8.31) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.8, 35.67, 13.47) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.61, 49.558, 45.9) | |
| Decimal | 16556717 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Ballet Slippers, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #FCA2AD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FCA2AD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #FCA2AD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b2b1adProtanopia
no red cones#c7c1abDeuteranopia
no green cones#ff9aa6Tritanopia
no blue cones#bbbbbbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fca2ad; }
.text { color: #fca2ad; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fca2ad; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(252 162 173 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fca2ad, #fcc4a2); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Salmon Pink.
See #FCA2AD on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FCA2AD?
- #FCA2AD is a light, vivid red known as Ballet Slippers. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Ballet Slippers?
- The RGB value is 252, 162, 173: 252 red, 162 green and 173 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Ballet Slippers?
- The complementary color is #A2FCF1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FCA2AD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.91:1 and white text 1.92:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.