#F0B6DC Hex Color
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Pastel magenta with a powdery finish. The hex code #f0b6dc stays unsaturated and light, so it reads sweet and gentle rather than loud. That makes it a strong dominant base for cosmetics, confectionery, and spring branding. Deep plum or forest green accents keep it from going flat, and black text passes contrast checks with room to spare.
Questions about #f0b6dc
What is #f0b6dc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0b6dc is rgb(240, 182, 220), in HSL hsl(321, 66%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 8%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #f0b6dc?
Deep plum and forest green give #f0b6dc the contrast its low saturation needs. Because the color is so light and muted, pairing it with dark, rich tones works better than more pastels.
Is #f0b6dc readable on white or black?
#f0b6dc has a 1.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.42:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.