#F5B6A3 Hex Color
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#f5b6a3 is a warm, dusty pastel red with peach undertones and low saturation. Its soft lightness suits spring branding, baby products, romance, and gentle food packaging, while deep teal or charcoal adds definition. Use it as a dominant background with black text, which achieves about a 12.1:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #f5b6a3.
Questions about #f5b6a3
What is #f5b6a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5b6a3 is rgb(245, 182, 163), in HSL hsl(14, 80%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 33%, 4%.
Which colors pair well with #f5b6a3?
The best pairings for #f5b6a3 are deep teal and charcoal, which add cool, dark definition to its soft peach warmth; cream keeps the palette gentle, while muted sage creates a quieter, more natural feel.
Is #f5b6a3 a warm or cool color?
#f5b6a3 reads as a warm pastel because its red base is softened by peach and pink undertones, rather than blue or violet; its low saturation keeps the warmth gentle and dusty instead of bright or fiery.
Where does #f5b6a3 work best in design?
#f5b6a3 works well as a background, accent, or packaging color for spring, baby, romance, and gentle food designs; pair it with dark text and cool tones when the layout needs more structure.
Is #f5b6a3 readable on white or black?
#f5b6a3 has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.10:1 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.