#FCD6DB color
The hex color #FCD6DB is a very light, vivid red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98.8% red, 83.9% green and 85.9% blue (252, 214, 219).
Its hue angle is 352°, with 86% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 15% magenta, 13% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Strawberry Blonde (#FFDADC), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.78:1).
#FCD6DB color codes
| HEX | #FCD6DB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(252, 214, 219) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98.8%, 83.9%, 85.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(352, 86%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(352, 15%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 15%, 13%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.88, 14, 2.47) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.88, 14.22, 10.01) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(76.977, 73.905, 77.214) | |
| Decimal | 16570075 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FCD6DB, 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 #FCD6DB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.78:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FCD6DB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.78:1 | 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 #FCD6DB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dbdbdbProtanopia
no red cones#e4e2daDeuteranopia
no green cones#ffd3d8Tritanopia
no blue cones#dfdfdfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fcd6db; }
.text { color: #fcd6db; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fcd6db; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(252 214 219 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fcd6db, #fce4d6); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
Questions
- What color is #FCD6DB?
- #FCD6DB is a very light, vivid red, closest to the named color Strawberry Blonde. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FCD6DB?
- The RGB value is 252, 214, 219: 252 red, 214 green and 219 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FCD6DB?
- The complementary color is #D6FCF7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FCD6DB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.78:1 and white text 1.33:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.