#F2C3C3 Hex Color
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#f2c3c3 is a pastel red with a dusty pink cast, and its low saturation keeps it mellow instead of loud. It works best as a soft background or supporting tone, since it can look washed out next to plain white. Deep plum and forest green bring out its warmth. Black text reads clearly on it at about 13.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #f2c3c3
What is #f2c3c3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2c3c3 is rgb(242, 195, 195), in HSL hsl(0, 64%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 19%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f2c3c3?
Deep plum and forest green give #f2c3c3 more presence than white does. Muted sage or warm brown also work for a softer, spring-leaning palette.
Is #f2c3c3 readable on white or black?
#f2c3c3 has a 1.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.36:1 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.