Color swatch image showing #FC8E99 with RGB(252,142,153) values

#FC8E99 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FC8E99 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FC8E99 Color Information

#FC8E99 RGB value is (252, 142, 153). The hex color red value is 252, green is 142, and blue is 153. Its HSL format shows a hue of 354°, saturation of 95 percent, and lightness of 77 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 44 percent, 39 percent, 1 percent.

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#FC8E99 Color Meaning

Color #FC8E99 signifies tender vibrancy, cheerful warmth, and soft emotional expression. Its pale reddish-pink tone evokes blossoms and comforting energy. Psychologically, color #FC8E99 encourages optimism, empathy, and creative engagement. In design, color #FC8E99 works in romantic, pastel, or inviting palettes, adding warmth and accessibility. Symbolically, #FC8E99 embodies friendliness, emotional clarity, and subtle charm. Spiritually, color #FC8E99 fosters mindful kindness, gentle presence, and balanced emotional awareness. Culturally, #FC8E99 resonates with celebrations, nurturing aesthetics, and floral symbolism.

Color Conversion

Convert #FC8E99 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
#FC8E99
RGB
rgb(252, 142, 153)
HSL
hsl(354°, 95%, 77%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 44%, 39%, 1%)
HSV
hsv(354°, 44%, 99%)
XYZ
55.5677 42.3414 35.3810
Yxy
42.3414 0.4169 0.3177
Hunter Lab
65.0703 9.2701 2.0564
CIE-Lab
71.1056 42.6297 12.6830

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red252 / 255 (99%)
99%
Green142 / 255 (56%)
56%
Blue153 / 255 (60%)
60%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta44 / 100 (44%)
44%
Yellow39 / 100 (39%)
39%
Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

#FC8E99 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

#FC8E99 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 #FC8E99 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FC8E99 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

#FC8E99

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FC8E99;

Text Color

color: #FC8E99;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FC8E99;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FC8E9940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FC8E99;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FC8E99 0%, #dc061b 100%);

#FC8E99 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FC8E99 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.