Strawberry

HEX: #FC5A8D | Modern Palette

On White
3.01:1
FAIL
On Black
6.99:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FC5A8D
RGB
252, 90, 141
HSL
341°, 64% ,98%
CMYK
0, 64.29, 44.05, 1.18

About Strawberry

Strawberry (#FC5A8D) is a color with RGB(252, 90, 141) and HSL(341.11°, 64.29%, 98.82%). In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #5AFCC9, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #8DFC5A and #5A8DFC. The name comes from streawberige (Old English).

  • HEX: #FC5A8D
  • RGB: 252, 90, 141
  • HSL: 341.11°, 64.29%, 98.82%
  • Style: Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #5AFCC9
  • Triadic colors: #8DFC5A, #5A8DFC
  • The name comes from streawberige (Old English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
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Color Palettes

Strawberry #FC5A8D is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Strawberry #FC5A8D pairs with #5AFCC9 as its complementary color, and #8DFC5A and #5A8DFC in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Strawberry #FC5A8D moves from dark #190008 tones through the base color to lighter #FFE6EE tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Style
Warm
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #A1A188
Protanopia #7B7B8E
Tritanopia #F96262
Achromatopsia #959595

Frequently Asked Questions

Strawberry (#FC5A8D) is a color with RGB(252, 90, 141) and HSL(341.11°, 64.29%, 98.82%).

#FC5A8D pairs strongly with #5AFCC9 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FC5A8D is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Warm styles.

The name Strawberry is linked to streawberige from Old English, meaning straw berry.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word streawberige
Meaning straw berry
Language Old English
First Recorded Use Before 12th Century

History

The name 'strawberry' in English has a somewhat debated origin. The most common theory is that it refers to the practice of 'strewing' straw around the plants to protect the fruit from rot and keep them clean. Another theory suggests it comes from the 'straw-like' achenes (the tiny 'seeds' on the outside) of the fruit. A less common theory relates it to the Old English word 'streaw' meaning 'to stray' or 'wander', referring to the plant's runners. The modern cultivated strawberry is a hybrid of two American species, *Fragaria virginiana* from eastern North America and *Fragaria chiloensis* from Chile, first bred in France in the 18th century.

First Recorded Use

The exact first recorded use in a written text is difficult to pinpoint precisely, but the Old English term 'streawberige' was in use prior to the the Norman Conquest (1066).

Cultural Associations

Strawberries are widely celebrated in various cultures, often symbolizing purity, passion, and healing. They are a popular flavor in desserts, jams, and beverages worldwide. Many festivals are dedicated to strawberries, especially in regions where they are a significant crop. In some traditions, sharing a split strawberry is believed to lead to love between two people.

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Light Crimson #F56991 ΔE 2.46
Violet Red #F75394 ΔE 3.24
French Rose #F64A8A ΔE 3.34
French Pink #FD6C9E ΔE 3.85

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FC5A8D;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FC5A8D;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FC5A8D;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FC5A8D,
        #FAFEFD
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FC5A8D,
        #FAFEFD
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$strawberry: #FC5A8D;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$strawberry-r: 252;
$strawberry-g: 90;
$strawberry-b: 141;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $strawberry;
    color: rgba($strawberry-r, $strawberry-g, $strawberry-b, 0.8);
}