#F2C1B3 Hex Color
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Baby products and spring packaging often reach for this soft pastel red. #f2c1b3 is warm and very unsaturated, with a peachy undertone that reads gentle rather than bold. It works best as a background or base layer, since it can look washed out next to plain white. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for contrast, and use black text on top for readable body copy.
Questions about #f2c1b3
What is #f2c1b3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2c1b3 is rgb(242, 193, 179), in HSL hsl(13, 71%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 26%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f2c1b3?
Deep teal, charcoal, and forest green all give #f2c1b3 the contrast it lacks next to white. For a softer palette, try muted sage or warm cream.
Is #f2c1b3 readable on white or black?
#f2c1b3 has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.05:1 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.