#F5C7B8 Hex Color
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Reach for this soft peach when you need a warm background that won’t fight the content on top of it. #f5c7b8 is a pastel shade of red with muted orange undertones, gentle enough for baby products and spring layouts but still warm enough to feel inviting. It works best as a large background surface rather than a small accent, where its low saturation can read washed out. Black text on it hits about 13.7:1 contrast, so small body copy stays clear. Pair it with deep teal for a grounded, fresh palette.
Questions about #f5c7b8
What is #f5c7b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5c7b8 is rgb(245, 199, 184), in HSL hsl(15, 75%, 84%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 25%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f5c7b8?
Deep teal and forest green balance this pastel red best, since their saturation offsets its soft, muted tone. Forest green also keeps it from feeling washed out next to plain white. Avoid pairing it with other pale warm tones or it disappears.
Is #f5c7b8 readable on white or black?
#f5c7b8 has a 1.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.74:1 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.