#F5D5DF Hex Color
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#f5d5df is pale pink pared down to almost nothing, a light shade with just enough red to stay warm. It works best as a dominant background in cosmetics or confectionery layouts, where its softness carries the mood. Black text reads clearly on it at about 15.5:1 contrast. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal rather than more pastels, which wash it out.
Questions about #f5d5df
What is #f5d5df in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5d5df is rgb(245, 213, 223), in HSL hsl(341, 62%, 90%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 9%, 4%.
What colors work well with #f5d5df?
Deep plum and charcoal give #f5d5df the contrast it needs, since more pastels wash it out. A burgundy accent also adds warmth without tipping the palette too sweet.
Is #f5d5df readable on white or black?
#f5d5df has a 1.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.46:1 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.