#F5BFC9 Hex Color
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Reach for #f5bfc9 when a design needs pink that stays soft and understated. Its low saturation and warm undertone read mellow rather than loud, which suits confectionery packaging, spring themes, and baby products. It holds up well as a background, since black text on it reaches about 13.2:1 contrast. Pair it with deep plum or forest green instead of white to keep it from washing out.
Questions about #f5bfc9
What is #f5bfc9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5bfc9 is rgb(245, 191, 201), in HSL hsl(349, 73%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 18%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f5bfc9?
Deep plum and forest green both make #f5bfc9 look richer than a plain white pairing does. Because the pink is so unsaturated, darker and moodier partners give it contrast without clashing.
Is #f5bfc9 readable on white or black?
#f5bfc9 has a 1.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.17:1 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.