analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FCD9D4 — Almond
#FCD9D4 is a light saturated red sitting at 8° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#fcd9d4
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Tints and shades of #FCD9D4
- fef2f1
- fbccc5
- f8a699
- f57f6d
- f25941
- ef3215
- c7270e
- 9b1e0b
- 701608
- 440d05
- 180502
Color schemes using #FCD9D4
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#FCD9D4 FAQ
What color is #FCD9D4?
#FCD9D4 is a shade of almond in the red family. It has a hue of 8 degrees, 87% saturation and 91% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FCD9D4?
#FCD9D4 is rgb(252, 217, 212) in RGB, hsl(8, 87%, 91%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 14%, 16%, 1%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FCD9D4?
White text on this background reaches 1.31:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.01:1.
What colors go well with #FCD9D4?
Its direct complement is #D4F7FC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D4FCED and #D4E3FC gives you contrast without the vibration.