#F3B4B4 Hex Color
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Soft and dusty, #f3b4b4 is a pastel red with a gray undertone that keeps it mellow. That high lightness makes it read washed out beside pure white, so it works best as a large background or supporting tone rather than fine detail. Black text reaches about 12.0:1 contrast on it, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with deep navy for a spring palette.
Questions about #f3b4b4
What is #f3b4b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f3b4b4 is rgb(243, 180, 180), in HSL hsl(0, 72%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 26%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f3b4b4?
Deep navy, charcoal, and sage green all give #f3b4b4 the contrast its muted pink lacks. For a warmer scheme, try terracotta or burgundy accents instead of bright reds, which overpower its dusty softness.
Is #f3b4b4 readable on white or black?
#f3b4b4 has a 1.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.99:1 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.