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#FFC3EC Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFC3EC including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFC3EC Color Information

#FFC3EC RGB value is (255, 195, 236). The hex color red value is 255, green is 195, and blue is 236. Its HSL format shows a hue of 319°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of88 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 24 percent, 7 percent, 0percent.

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#FFC3EC Color Meaning

color #FFC3EC expresses gentle nostalgia, accessible softness, and inclusive warmth. Color #FFC3EC is a pale, slightly peachy pink that avoids both infantilization and irony. Unlike millennial pink, #FFC3EC carries historical weight; unlike blush, #FFC3EC retains luminosity. In wellness and lifestyle branding, #FFC3EC hue signals care that includes—common in senior health, bridal, and community platforms. Psychological studies show #FFC3EC reduces perceived social distance in digital interfaces, especially in telehealth and support services. Functionally, color #FFC3EC works best as a background or subtle accent. #FFC3EC pairs beautifully with warm greys, navy, and olive, creating palettes that feel tender without fragility. Digital use requires contrast pairing—#FFC3EC fails on white—but shines against deep tones. Print reproduction is excellent on bright white stock, enhancing its ethereal quality. Consumer testing reveals higher comfort ratings for interfaces using color #FFC3EC versus cooler pastels. Culturally, color #FFC3EC reflects joy that endures—wedding albums, grandmother’s linens, shared stories. #FFC3EC appears in intergenerational branding, memory care, and slow living as a symbol of affection that lasts. Spiritually, #FFC3EC aligns with the heart chakra’s open mode: love that welcomes. Designers choose color #FFC3EC when they want to signal softness with substance. Its nostalgia is kind, not kitsch.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFC3EC 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
#FFC3EC
RGB
rgb(255, 195, 236)
HSL
hsl(319°, 100%, 88%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 24%, 7%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(319°, 24%, 100%)
XYZ
75.8954 66.3463 88.1629
Yxy
66.3463 0.3294 0.2880
Hunter Lab
81.4532 9.7198 -3.8229
CIE-Lab
85.1728 27.7799 -11.9753

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green195 / 255 (76%)
76%
Blue236 / 255 (93%)
93%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta24 / 100 (24%)
24%
Yellow7 / 100 (7%)
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFC3EC 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

#FFC3EC 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 #FFC3EC 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+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFC3EC 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

#FFC3EC

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFC3EC;

Text Color

color: #FFC3EC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFC3EC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFC3EC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFC3EC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFC3EC 0%, #ff01af 100%);

#FFC3EC Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFC3EC color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.