#F4B3AD Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
The hex code #f4b3ad produces a light, dusty red with warm pink undertones and low saturation. Its mellow softness suits spring campaigns, baby products, romance, and gentle interface backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal, since its pale value can feel washed out against white. Black text reaches about 11.9:1 contrast here.
Questions about #f4b3ad
What is #f4b3ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f4b3ad is rgb(244, 179, 173), in HSL hsl(5, 76%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 29%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f4b3ad?
#f4b3ad pairs well with navy, charcoal, muted sage, and warm cream, giving its pale, dusty red stronger definition while keeping the palette soft enough for spring branding, packaging, and romantic editorial layouts.
Is #f4b3ad readable on white or black?
#f4b3ad has a 1.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.89:1 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.