#FE3C74 color
The hex color #FE3C74 is a vivid rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 99.6% red, 23.5% green and 45.5% blue (254, 60, 116).
Its hue angle is 343°, with 99% saturation and 62% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 76% magenta, 54% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Fuchsia Felicity (#F44772), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.11:1).
#FE3C74 color codes
| HEX | #FE3C74 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(254, 60, 116) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(99.6%, 23.5%, 45.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(343, 99%, 62%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(343, 76%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 76%, 54%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(57.63, 74.2, 15.08) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(57.63, 75.71, 11.49) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(45.646, 25.57, 19.052) | |
| Decimal | 16661620 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FE3C74, 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 #FE3C74 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.11:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #FE3C74 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.11:1 | Pass | Fail | 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 #FE3C74 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#707175Protanopia
no red cones#a2986fDeuteranopia
no green cones#ff0054Tritanopia
no blue cones#8a8a8aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fe3c74; }
.text { color: #fe3c74; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fe3c74; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(254 60 116 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fe3c74, #fe653c); }
Similar colors
#f44772Fuchsia Felicity#fa427eDiva Pink#ec4872Radishical#ff3f6aLaser Trap#ff3366Chinese New Year#f74480Flamboyant Flamingo#ff2077Cyberpink#f23e67Munch on Melon
Closest common color name: Rose.
Questions
- What color is #FE3C74?
- #FE3C74 is a vivid rose, closest to the named color Fuchsia Felicity. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FE3C74?
- The RGB value is 254, 60, 116: 254 red, 60 green and 116 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FE3C74?
- The complementary color is #3CFEC6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FE3C74?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.11:1 and white text 3.44:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.