#FCC5FD Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This pastel violet is extremely light and airy, sitting right on the edge of white. Because it provides strong contrast, black text remains highly readable against it. The hex code #fcc5fd works best as a delicate UI background rather than a primary fill to avoid washing out your palette. Its 14.5:1 contrast ratio easily meets accessibility standards for all standard body copy.
Questions about #fcc5fd
What is #fcc5fd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcc5fd is rgb(252, 197, 253), in HSL hsl(299, 93%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 0%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fcc5fd?
This light violet pairs effectively with deep charcoal or near-black tones for a high-contrast, modern aesthetic. Because #fcc5fd is so airy, it also complements muted greens or soft teals, creating a balanced, nature-inspired palette without overwhelming the viewer's eyes.
Is #fcc5fd readable on white or black?
#fcc5fd has a 1.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.54:1 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.