#FC8CAE Hex Color
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This bright, candy-colored pink is energetic and demands attention. The hex code for this hue is #fc8cae. Because of its high saturation, use it sparingly as a bold accent rather than a full-page background. It pairs well with charcoal or slate, which grounds its inherent sweetness. Since it maintains strong contrast, black text remains highly readable over this shade for UI elements.
Questions about #fc8cae
What is #fc8cae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fc8cae is rgb(252, 140, 174), in HSL hsl(342, 95%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 31%, 1%.
How should I use #fc8cae in a design?
Use #fc8cae sparingly as a striking accent rather than a dominant background color. Its high saturation works effectively for call-to-action buttons or highlights where you need to draw immediate attention against neutral backgrounds like charcoal or slate.
Is #fc8cae readable on white or black?
#fc8cae has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.50:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.