#F5BAAA Hex Color

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#f5baaa is a dusty, muted salmon that brings a gentle, warm feel to designs. It acts as an airy base or supporting accent, though its desaturation makes it prone to looking washed out in large, flat fields. Pair it with dark navy or charcoal to ground the softness. Black text reads clearly on this hex code, #f5baaa.

Questions about #f5baaa

What is #f5baaa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5baaa is rgb(245, 186, 170), in HSL hsl(13, 79%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 31%, 4%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #f5baaa?
#f5baaa works well when grounded by dark, high-contrast tones like navy or charcoal. Avoid placing it next to other muted pastels, as they can wash out the subtle warmth this color provides to a layout.
Is #f5baaa suitable for text?
#f5baaa is too light for readable body text on white backgrounds, but black or very dark gray text remains legible when placed over it. Always check your contrast ratios before applying this shade to user interface elements or headlines.
Is #f5baaa readable on white or black?
#f5baaa has a 1.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.48:1 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.