#F5B5B0 Hex Color
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Soft and warm, #f5b5b0 is a dusty pastel red with ashy undertones and muted saturation. Its high lightness suggests gentleness and youthful energy without the force of vivid red. The hex code #f5b5b0 suits spring backgrounds, baby products, romance, and sales graphics, though it can look washed out beside white. Black text reaches about a 12.1:1 contrast ratio against it.
Questions about #f5b5b0
What is #f5b5b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5b5b0 is rgb(245, 181, 176), in HSL hsl(4, 78%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 28%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f5b5b0?
#f5b5b0 pairs best with charcoal, muted navy, cream, and sage because these darker, cooler, or earthy partners balance its pale warmth without making the palette feel harsh or overly sweet. Use it as a background or supporting tone, then reserve stronger contrast colors for headings and buttons.
Is #f5b5b0 readable on white or black?
#f5b5b0 has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.11:1 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.