What color is #FC86E6?

#FC86E6 is a light, vivid purple. In RGB it is rgb(252, 134, 230), and in HSL hsl(311, 95%, 76%).

Is #FC86E6 accessible as text?

On white, #FC86E6 has a contrast ratio of 2.17:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.69:1 (passes). For text placed on #FC86E6, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FC86E6?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is fuchsia-300 (#F4A8FF).

What colors go well with #FC86E6?

#FC86E6 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #88FC9D. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FC86E6 below.

Is #FC86E6 good for buttons?

#FC86E6 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FC86E6 — white text only reaches 2.17:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FC86E6 the same as CSS violet?

No — #FC86E6 is not the CSS named color violet, but violet (#EE82EE) is the closest CSS named color.

#FC86E6 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FC86E6

Not just a swatch — here's how #FC86E6 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FC86E6 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FC86E6 Secondary #BA6033 Accent #7E7540 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2922

This palette keeps Neon Pink as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FC86E6 Anchor #3B2922 Surface #F2E2D1 Accent #9C9462 Secondary #3C3833

Neon Pink anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #FC86E6 Accent #A5C3C6 Surface #E8D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #25334B

Neon Pink opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #FC86E6 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5D203C Accent #E6C2C5 Secondary #332B2E

Neon Pink sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #FC86E6 Secondary #FFD6F6 Support #9C9087 Ink #18140F

Neon Pink is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Neon Pink carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #FC86E6 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 63/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 50/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 23/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 2/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 28/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 27/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 70/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 31/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 34/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 80/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #FC86E6

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #FC86E6 with

Mauve Salmon Pink Light Green Gainsboro Eggplant

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 8.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FBEAF8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FC88C0 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #FC86E6 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #FC86E6;
  --color-base-rgb: 252 134 230;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.1% 0.182 334.6);
  --color-50: #FEF0FC;
  --color-100: #FDD8F6;
  --color-200: #FCB1EE;
  --color-300: #F57ADE;
  --color-400: #E84ACB;
  --color-500: #CE27AF;
  --color-600: #9C2686;
  --color-700: #6E2160;
  --color-800: #471A3F;
  --color-900: #2B1227;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  neon-pink: {
    50: '#FEF0FC',
    100: '#FDD8F6',
    200: '#FCB1EE',
    300: '#F57ADE',
    400: '#E84ACB',
    500: '#CE27AF',
    600: '#9C2686',
    700: '#6E2160',
    800: '#471A3F',
    900: '#2B1227',
  },
}

$base: #FC86E6;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0FC;
$base-100: #FDD8F6;
$base-200: #FCB1EE;
$base-300: #F57ADE;
$base-400: #E84ACB;
$base-500: #CE27AF;
$base-600: #9C2686;
$base-700: #6E2160;
$base-800: #471A3F;
$base-900: #2B1227;
$base-hover: #FA3CD7;
$base-subtle: #FADFF5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FC86E6",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0FC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCB1EE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F57ADE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E84ACB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CE27AF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9C2686",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6E2160",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#471A3F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1227",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}