Strawberry (#fc5a8d) Color Meaning, Values and Psychology

Strawberry (#fc5a8d) Color Information

Strawberry (#fc5a8d) RGB value is (252, 90, 141). The hex color red value is 252, green is 90, and blue is 141. Its HSL format shows a hue of 341°, saturation of 96%, and lightness of 67%, while the CMYK process values are 0%, 64%, 44%, and 1%.

Colors that pair well with Strawberry (#fc5a8d) include Purple Pizzazz (#FE4EDA), Vibrant Coral (#FE6F5E), and Very Light Malachite Green (#64E986), as they maintain visual balance and harmony, whereas French Lime (#9EFD38), Blueberry (#4F86F7), and Aquamarine (#7FFFD4) tend to conflict with this color due to strong contrast or opposing tonal characteristics.

Clear image showing Strawberry color swatch with hex value #FC5A8D and RGB value (252,90,141)

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Strawberry (#fc5a8d) Color Meaning

Strawberry (#FC5A8D) is a bright, vivid pink with strong red undertones, part of the warm red-pink spectrum. It conveys playfulness, romance, and lively energy. Strawberry (#FC5A8D) mirrors the ripe hue of the fruit, evoking sweetness, attraction, and sensory pleasure. Historically, pinks like Strawberry (#FC5A8D) appeared in fashion, floral symbolism, and decorative arts to signify love, charm, and youth. In European floral traditions, this shade represents affection, admiration, and delicate beauty. Strawberry (#FC5A8D) has been used in textiles, ceramics, and painting to communicate warmth and vibrancy. Strawberry (#FC5A8D) inspires joy, enthusiasm, and emotional warmth. Its bright tone draws attention without overwhelming. Strawberry (#FC5A8D) symbolizes attraction, lightheartedness, and romance, making it popular in design, branding, and fashion for expressive, dynamic appeal.

Color Conversion

Accurate conversions of Strawberry (#fc5a8d) across RGB, Hex, CMYK, HSL, and Lab ensure consistent color fidelity across digital, print, and design applications.

HEX

#fc5a8d

RGB

rgb(252, 90, 141)

HSL

hsl(341°, 96%, 67%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 64%, 44%, 1%)

HSV

hsv(341°, 64%, 99%)

XYZ

48.6088 29.9309 28.4146

Yxy

29.9309 0.4545 0.2798

Hunter Lab

54.7091 10.2543 0.6733

CIE-Lab

61.5945 65.3893 5.9760

RGB Values & CMYK Values

Detailed RGB and CMYK values of Strawberry (#fc5a8d) displayed in a horizontal bar provide clear reference for digital and print color accuracy.

RGB Channels

Red252 / 255 (99%)

99%

Green90 / 255 (35%)

35%

Blue141 / 255 (55%)

55%

CMYK Ink Density

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta64 / 100 (64%)

64%

Yellow44 / 100 (44%)

44%

Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

A full range of Strawberry (#fc5a8d) variations, including tints, shades, and tones, provides highlights, depth, and subtle desaturated options for UI design.

Color Harmonies

Harmonious color schemes for Strawberry (#fc5a8d) created using the color wheel ensure visually balanced palettes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split Complementary

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker (WCAG)

Luminance contrast ratios for Strawberry (#fc5a8d) against standard backgrounds ensure readable, accessible text following Contrast Checker and WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA standards.

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Background:#fc5a8d

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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Normal Text

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UI Components

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Color Blindness Simulator

Simulated views of Strawberry (#fc5a8d) for different color vision deficiencies help identify potential confusion using the Color Blindness Simulator.