#F7C9C3 Hex Color

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A light, very muted warm red, #f7c9c3 carries a soft pink cast. High lightness gives it a gentle, youthful mood rather than strong urgency or drama. The #f7c9c3 hex code works well for spring graphics, baby-product packaging, and spacious backgrounds, though it can wash out beside white. Black text provides about 14.1:1 contrast for accessible body copy.

Questions about #f7c9c3

What is #f7c9c3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f7c9c3 is rgb(247, 201, 195), in HSL hsl(7, 76%, 87%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 21%, 3%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #f7c9c3?
#f7c9c3 pairs well with charcoal for readable contrast, while muted sage creates a softer, earthy palette without overpowering its pale, warm pink base across backgrounds, packaging, and soft brand identities. Use darker partners for readable type and smaller accents.
Is #f7c9c3 suitable for text and interface backgrounds?
Black text has about a 14.1:1 contrast ratio on #f7c9c3, comfortably exceeding WCAG AA’s 4.5:1 requirement for small body text, while white text falls short and should not carry essential copy on this pale background.
Is #f7c9c3 readable on white or black?
#f7c9c3 has a 1.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.09:1 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.