#F7B5B9 Hex Color
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A light, dusty red with warm pink undertones, low saturation, and a mellow finish. The hex code #f7b5b9 suits soft backgrounds, spring layouts, and baby product branding, but can look washed out beside white. Use it as a supporting tone with black text for readable contrast and a gentler alternative to vivid red.
Questions about #f7b5b9
What is #f7b5b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f7b5b9 is rgb(247, 181, 185), in HSL hsl(356, 80%, 84%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 25%, 3%.
Does #f7b5b9 read as a warm or cool color?
#f7b5b9 reads warm because its pale red base carries a noticeable pink undertone, while high lightness and low saturation soften the heat into a tender, mellow impression rather than an intense or urgent red.
Is #f7b5b9 readable on white or black?
#f7b5b9 has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.26:1 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.