#F2D5D5 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty red with distinct grey undertones, #f2d5d5 offers a soft and desaturated alternative to bold, primary shades. This pale tone works best as a supporting background rather than a main feature. It pairs well with charcoal greys, providing enough contrast for readable text. The hex code for this color is #f2d5d5, which designers find useful when a standard white feels too clinical.
Questions about #f2d5d5
What is #f2d5d5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2d5d5 is rgb(242, 213, 213), in HSL hsl(0, 53%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 12%, 5%.
Does #f2d5d5 work well for interface backgrounds?
Yes, #f2d5d5 serves as a subtle background shade that feels warmer than pure white without overpowering content. Pair it with charcoal or deep grey typography to ensure the text remains legible and accessible for your users.
What color personality does #f2d5d5 convey?
This shade brings a calm, desaturated quality to designs, feeling less aggressive than a standard red while appearing more grounded than pastel pinks. It balances a quiet, neutral mood that helps keep visual compositions feeling soft, human, and approachable.
Is #f2d5d5 readable on white or black?
#f2d5d5 has a 1.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.25:1 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.