Pink Swirl color: hex code #FCEAE6
Pink Swirl has the hex code #FCEAE6. It is a very light, moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98.8% red, 91.8% green and 90.2% blue (252, 234, 230).
Its hue angle is 11°, with 79% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 9% yellow and 1% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.05:1).
Pink Swirl (#FCEAE6) color codes
| HEX | #FCEAE6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(252, 234, 230) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98.8%, 91.8%, 90.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(11, 79%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(11, 9%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 9%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.99, 5.43, 4.14) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.99, 6.83, 37.3) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(83.849, 85.255, 86.886) | |
| Decimal | 16575206 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Pink Swirl, 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 #FCEAE6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FCEAE6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.05:1 | 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 #FCEAE6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eeece6Protanopia
no red cones#f2efe6Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffe8e9Tritanopia
no blue cones#eeeeeeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fceae6; }
.text { color: #fceae6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fceae6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(252 234 230 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fceae6, #fcf5e6); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Misty Rose.
See #FCEAE6 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FCEAE6?
- #FCEAE6 is a very light, moderate red known as Pink Swirl. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Pink Swirl?
- The RGB value is 252, 234, 230: 252 red, 234 green and 230 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Pink Swirl?
- The complementary color is #E6F8FC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FCEAE6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.05:1 and white text 1.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.