Color swatch image showing #FC8EAD with RGB(252,142,173) values

#FC8EAD Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FC8EAD including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FC8EAD Color Information

#FC8EAD RGB value is (252, 142, 173). The hex color red value is 252, green is 142, and blue is 173. Its HSL format shows a hue of 343°, saturation of 95 percent, and lightness of 77 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 44 percent, 31 percent, 1 percent.

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#FC8EAD Color Meaning

Color #FC8EAD conveys lighthearted charm, social warmth, and playful expression. #FC8EAD soft yet bright pink evokes the grace and vibrancy of flamingo plumage, suggesting approachable elegance. Consequently, color #FC8EAD feels friendly and visually engaging. Psychologically, color #FC8EAD encourages openness, emotional connection, and positive interaction. #FC8EAD stimulates creativity while maintaining balance. Symbolically, color #FC8EAD represents social grace, modern beauty, and expressive joy. Spiritually, #FC8EAD aligns with emotional openness, playful engagement, and the celebration of vitality.

Color Conversion

Convert #FC8EAD 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
#FC8EAD
RGB
rgb(252, 142, 173)
HSL
hsl(343°, 95%, 77%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 44%, 31%, 1%)
HSV
hsv(343°, 44%, 99%)
XYZ
57.3607 43.0586 44.8231
Yxy
43.0586 0.3949 0.2965
Hunter Lab
65.6191 10.0263 0.3985
CIE-Lab
71.5947 44.9710 2.2456

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red252 / 255 (99%)
99%
Green142 / 255 (56%)
56%
Blue173 / 255 (68%)
68%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta44 / 100 (44%)
44%
Yellow31 / 100 (31%)
31%
Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

#FC8EAD 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

#FC8EAD 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 #FC8EAD 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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Normal Text

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WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FC8EAD 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

#FC8EAD

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FC8EAD;

Text Color

color: #FC8EAD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FC8EAD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FC8EAD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FC8EAD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FC8EAD 0%, #dc0642 100%);

#FC8EAD Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FC8EAD color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.