#FCE3F5 color
The hex color #FCE3F5 is a very light, vivid magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98.8% red, 89% green and 96.1% blue (252, 227, 245).
Its hue angle is 317°, with 81% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 10% magenta, 3% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Bunny Tail (#FFE3F4), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.45:1).
#FCE3F5 color codes
| HEX | #FCE3F5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(252, 227, 245) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98.8%, 89%, 96.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(317, 81%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(317, 10%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 10%, 3%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.68, 11.58, -5.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.68, 12.86, 334.16) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(84.093, 82.227, 97.81) | |
| Decimal | 16573429 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FCE3F5, 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 #FCE3F5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.45:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FCE3F5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.45:1 | 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 #FCE3F5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e3e8f6Protanopia
no red cones#e8ebf4Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffe4e9Tritanopia
no blue cones#eaeaeaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fce3f5; }
.text { color: #fce3f5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fce3f5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(252 227 245 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fce3f5, #fce3e9); }
Similar colors
#ffe3f4Bunny Tail#ffebfaStrawberry Bonbon#ffe8f4Fairy Dust#f4daf1Grape Taffy#ffe5efSweetly#f2e4f5Minute Mauve#ffdbe9Strawberry Cheesecake#fbe0e8Watermelon Mousse
Closest common color name: Lavender Blush.
Questions
- What color is #FCE3F5?
- #FCE3F5 is a very light, vivid magenta, closest to the named color Bunny Tail. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FCE3F5?
- The RGB value is 252, 227, 245: 252 red, 227 green and 245 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FCE3F5?
- The complementary color is #E3FCEA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FCE3F5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.45:1 and white text 1.2:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.