#F0D8D8 Hex Color

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A pale, desaturated red, #f0d8d8 has a pink-gray undertone and a soft, dusty finish. Its high lightness tempers red’s energy, creating a tender, restrained mood instead of sharp urgency. Use it as a supporting tone with burgundy or charcoal. It can look washed out beside white, while black text remains highly readable. The hex code has about a 15.5:1 contrast ratio with black.

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What is #f0d8d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #f0d8d8 is rgb(240, 216, 216), in HSL hsl(0, 44%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 10%, 6%.

What colors pair well with #f0d8d8 in a design palette?

Pair #f0d8d8 with charcoal for readable contrast, then add burgundy or muted olive when you want the pale, gray-red base to feel richer and more grounded in a palette for product and editorial layouts. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant field beside white.

Is #f0d8d8 readable on white or black?

#f0d8d8 has a 1.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.51:1 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.

#F0D8D8 Hex Color

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