What color is #FDC5CC?

#FDC5CC is a pale, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(253, 197, 204), and in HSL hsl(353, 93%, 88%).

Is #FDC5CC accessible as text?

On white, #FDC5CC has a contrast ratio of 1.50:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.03:1 (passes). For text placed on #FDC5CC, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FDC5CC?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-200 (#FFC9C9).

What colors go well with #FDC5CC?

#FDC5CC pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #C4FDF6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FDC5CC below.

Is #FDC5CC good for buttons?

#FDC5CC works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FDC5CC — white text only reaches 1.50:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FDC5CC the same as CSS pink?

No — #FDC5CC is not the CSS named color pink, but pink (#FFC0CB) is the closest CSS named color.

#FDC5CC Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FDC5CC

Not just a swatch — here's how #FDC5CC works with other colors. Named schemes with #FDC5CC in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #FDC5CC Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Bubblegum Pink sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FDC5CC Secondary #B8622A Accent #7A7642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Bubblegum 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 #FDC5CC Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #989563 Secondary #3C3833

Bubblegum 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 #FDC5CC Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

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

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #FDC5CC Secondary #FFF4F6 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Bubblegum 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 Bubblegum Pink carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #FDC5CC 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 65/100

Warm

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

Softness 77/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 12/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 40/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 42/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 18/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 25/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 10/100

Very low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 69/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 93/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #FDC5CC with

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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 12.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FDF5F6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FDD0C4 — 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 #FDC5CC at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FDC5CC;
  --color-base-rgb: 253 197 204;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(87.5% 0.065 10.1);
  --color-50: #FEF0F2;
  --color-100: #FDD8DC;
  --color-200: #FCB1B9;
  --color-300: #F47C8A;
  --color-400: #E64C5E;
  --color-500: #CC293C;
  --color-600: #9B2735;
  --color-700: #6D222B;
  --color-800: #471A1F;
  --color-900: #2B1215;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  bubblegum-pink: {
    50: '#FEF0F2',
    100: '#FDD8DC',
    200: '#FCB1B9',
    300: '#F47C8A',
    400: '#E64C5E',
    500: '#CC293C',
    600: '#9B2735',
    700: '#6D222B',
    800: '#471A1F',
    900: '#2B1215',
  },
}

$base: #FDC5CC;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F2;
$base-100: #FDD8DC;
$base-200: #FCB1B9;
$base-300: #F47C8A;
$base-400: #E64C5E;
$base-500: #CC293C;
$base-600: #9B2735;
$base-700: #6D222B;
$base-800: #471A1F;
$base-900: #2B1215;
$base-hover: #FA6D7E;
$base-subtle: #FCEFF1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FDC5CC",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8DC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCB1B9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F47C8A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E64C5E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CC293C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9B2735",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D222B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#471A1F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1215",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FDC5CC

Color Lab

Pairs with #FDC5CC

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