#F5BAAC Hex Color
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This dusty, pastel red has a mellow character that feels approachable. Because it is highly unsaturated, #f5baac works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. It pairs well with charcoal grays to ground its softness. With strong contrast against black text, the hex code #f5baac remains a readable choice for interface backgrounds and soft, youthful branding.
Questions about #f5baac
What is #f5baac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5baac is rgb(245, 186, 172), in HSL hsl(12, 78%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 30%, 4%.
What colors pair best with #f5baac?
Because #f5baac is highly unsaturated and dusty, it looks best when grounded by deep, neutral tones like charcoal or slate gray. These darker options provide the necessary contrast to stop the pastel from feeling washed out on screen.
Is #f5baac readable on white or black?
#f5baac has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.50:1 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.