#FAB3A0 Hex Color
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#fab3a0 is a light, warm red with muted coral and peach undertones. Its pastel saturation suits spring campaigns, baby products, and romantic branding, while keeping energy softer than vivid red. Use it as a broad background with charcoal or dark green. The hex code #fab3a0 also provides about 12:1 contrast with black text.
Questions about #fab3a0
What is #fab3a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fab3a0 is rgb(250, 179, 160), in HSL hsl(13, 90%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 36%, 2%.
Which colors pair well with #fab3a0?
#fab3a0 pairs well with charcoal for readable text, sage for a soft natural palette, and burgundy for warmer contrast that balances its light, warm base without overpowering the softer pastel mood. Use it as a broad background and reserve darker companions for headings, borders, and key interface elements.
Does #fab3a0 look warm or cool?
#fab3a0 reads as a warm light red because its coral and peach undertones lean toward orange rather than blue, while its muted pastel saturation softens that warmth into a gentle, friendly appearance instead of vivid red's intensity.
Is #fab3a0 readable on white or black?
#fab3a0 has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.02:1 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.