#F5BCE9 Hex Color
Pastel magenta with a sugary glow
Reach for #f5bce9 when a design needs pink that stays sweet without going loud. This pastel magenta, hex code #f5bce9, is light and low in saturation, which gives it a sugary, glowing quality suited to cosmetics, spring packaging, and floral themes. It reads best as a background, and black text sits comfortably on it with strong contrast. Deep plum accents keep it from feeling washed out.
Questions about #f5bce9
What is #f5bce9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5bce9 is rgb(245, 188, 233), in HSL hsl(313, 74%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 5%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f5bce9?
Deep plum, charcoal, and dark teal all give #f5bce9 enough contrast to look intentional rather than washed out. For a softer confectionery feel, layer it with cream and warm gray instead of pure white.
Can #f5bce9 be used as a text background?
Yes. Black text on #f5bce9 reaches about 13.3:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1 for body copy. White text fails on this shade, so keep foreground elements dark.
Is #f5bce9 readable on white or black?
#f5bce9 has a 1.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.25:1 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.