Color swatch image showing #FC5A99 with RGB(252,90,153) values
Color swatch image showing #FC5A99 with RGB(252,90,153) values

#FC5A99 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FC5A99 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FC5A99 Color Information

#FC5A99 RGB value is (252, 90, 153). The hex color red value is 252, green is 90, and blue is 153. Its HSL format shows a hue of 337°, saturation of 96 percent, and lightness of 67 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 64 percent, 39 percent, 1 percent.

#FC5A99 color swatch
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#FC5A99 Color Meaning

Color #FC5A99(Crayola) (#FC5A99) represents playful romance, emotional excitement, and visual vibrancy. Its bright tone captures attention and energizes creative expression. Psychologically, Magenta (Crayola) (#FC5A99) uplifts mood, stimulates curiosity, and encourages openness in social and artistic contexts. Culturally, the hue reflects modern art, youthful fashion, and pop culture vibrancy. Designers often use Magenta (Crayola) (#FC5A99) to highlight focal points, create contrast, and convey spirited personality. Spiritually, #FC5A99 encourages emotional balance, compassion, and self-discovery. The color supports personal exploration and intuitive insight, acting as a guide for emotional clarity.

Color Conversion

Convert #FC5A99 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#FC5A99
RGB
rgb(252, 90, 153)
HSL
hsl(337°, 96%, 67%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 64%, 39%, 1%)
HSV
hsv(337°, 64%, 99%)
XYZ
49.5508 30.3077 33.3753
Yxy
30.3077 0.4376 0.2677
Hunter Lab
55.0524 10.6175 -0.0609
CIE-Lab
61.9188 66.5581 -0.5075

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red252 / 255 (99%)
99%
Green90 / 255 (35%)
35%
Blue153 / 255 (60%)
60%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta64 / 100 (64%)
64%
Yellow39 / 100 (39%)
39%
Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

#FC5A99 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#FC5A99 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #FC5A99 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#FC5A99

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FC5A99 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#FC5A99

protanopia

#b6b48a

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FC5A99;

Text Color

color: #FC5A99;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FC5A99;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FC5A9940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FC5A99;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FC5A99 0%, #c2044d 100%);

#FC5A99 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FC5A99 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.