#F5C4CC Hex Color
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Pastel pink at its softest. #f5c4cc is a very light, barely saturated red with a warm powder finish. It works best as a dominant base in spring branding, baby products, or cosmetics, where its low intensity keeps things calm. Next to white it can wash out, so ground it with plum or forest green. The hex code #f5c4cc gives romance without the loudness of true red.
Questions about #f5c4cc
What is #f5c4cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5c4cc is rgb(245, 196, 204), in HSL hsl(350, 71%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 17%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f5c4cc?
Deep plum and forest green give this pale pink contrast without harshness, while charcoal keeps it modern. For a softer palette, pair it with cream and dusty mauve tones.
Is #f5c4cc readable on white or black?
#f5c4cc has a 1.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.65:1 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.