#FC289D Hex Color
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This high-octane pink demands attention with its intense, saturated pigment. Because of its extreme brightness, #fc289d works best as a punchy accent color rather than a main background. It pairs surprisingly well with dark, muted slate grays or charcoal to ground its energy. Black text maintains excellent readability against this bold hue, making it a reliable choice for high-impact buttons and calls to action.
Questions about #fc289d
What is #fc289d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fc289d is rgb(252, 40, 157), in HSL hsl(327, 97%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 84%, 38%, 1%.
What colors pair best with #fc289d for a balanced design?
Because #fc289d is incredibly energetic and bright, it is best grounded by dark, muted neutrals like charcoal or deep slate gray. These darker shades provide the necessary visual weight to anchor the neon intensity of the pink without causing eye fatigue.
Is #fc289d suitable for large blocks of text?
No, #fc289d should never be used as a primary text color because its high saturation and brightness cause significant accessibility and readability issues. Stick to using this bold pink for small, high-impact interface elements like buttons, hover states, or accent borders.
Is #fc289d readable on white or black?
#fc289d has a 3.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.92:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.