#FCD3EC color
The hex color #FCD3EC is a very light, vivid rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98.8% red, 82.7% green and 92.5% blue (252, 211, 236).
Its hue angle is 323°, with 87% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 16% magenta, 6% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Sweet Dreams (#ECCEE5), a difference of 3.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.67:1).
#FCD3EC color codes
| HEX | #FCD3EC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(252, 211, 236) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98.8%, 82.7%, 92.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(323, 87%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(323, 16%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 16%, 6%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.61, 18.36, -6.89) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.61, 19.61, 339.44) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(78.578, 73.342, 89.358) | |
| Decimal | 16569324 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FCD3EC, 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 #FCD3EC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.67:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FCD3EC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.67:1 | 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 #FCD3EC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d5dbedProtanopia
no red cones#dee1ebDeuteranopia
no green cones#ffd3dbTritanopia
no blue cones#dededeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fcd3ec; }
.text { color: #fcd3ec; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fcd3ec; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(252 211 236 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fcd3ec, #fcd3d8); }Similar colors
#eccee5Sweet Dreams#f8c8dcPastel Pink#ffdae9Mimi Pink#ffcbeePuff of Pink#eeccddLA Vibes#ffd9e7Strawberry Milk#edc2dbStarlet Pink#ffdbe9Strawberry Cheesecake
Questions
- What color is #FCD3EC?
- #FCD3EC is a very light, vivid rose, closest to the named color Sweet Dreams. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FCD3EC?
- The RGB value is 252, 211, 236: 252 red, 211 green and 236 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FCD3EC?
- The complementary color is #D3FCE3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FCD3EC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.67:1 and white text 1.34:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.