Color swatch image showing #FC899F with RGB(252,137,159) values
Color swatch image showing #FC899F with RGB(252,137,159) values

#FC899F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FC899F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FC899F Color Information

#FC899F RGB value is (252, 137, 159). The hex color red value is 252, green is 137, and blue is 159. Its HSL format shows a hue of 349°, saturation of 95 percent, and lightness of 76 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 46 percent, 37 percent, 1 percent.

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#FC899F Color Meaning

Color #FC899F evokes playful charm, tender emotions, and gentle dynamism. #FC899F lighter shade of color #FC899F promotes optimism, friendliness, and openness in psychological contexts. #FC899F encourages social warmth and emotional accessibility. Culturally, color #FC899F appears in feminine fashion, festive decorations, and lifestyle design, symbolizing joy, care, and liveliness. Spiritually, #FC899F channels heart energy, personal growth, and compassion, nurturing both inner and outward emotional harmony. Its delicate yet vivid hue encourages soft confidence.

Color Conversion

Convert #FC899F 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
#FC899F
RGB
rgb(252, 137, 159)
HSL
hsl(349°, 95%, 76%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 46%, 37%, 1%)
HSV
hsv(349°, 46%, 99%)
XYZ
55.3486 41.0900 37.8149
Yxy
41.0900 0.4123 0.3061
Hunter Lab
64.1015 9.7104 1.3085
CIE-Lab
70.2389 45.8153 8.1054

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red252 / 255 (99%)
99%
Green137 / 255 (54%)
54%
Blue159 / 255 (62%)
62%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta46 / 100 (46%)
46%
Yellow37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

#FC899F 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

#FC899F 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 #FC899F 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.

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#FC899F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.28:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.28:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.28:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FC899F 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

#FC899F

protanopia

#cac99a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FC899F;

Text Color

color: #FC899F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FC899F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FC899F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FC899F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FC899F 0%, #d9062c 100%);

#FC899F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FC899F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.