#FAB9B5 Hex Color
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A light, dusty red, #fab9b5 has warm pink undertones and low saturation, giving it a soft, mellow appearance. It suits spring branding, baby products, romance, and gentle food packaging without feeling sugary. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or charcoal; black text also reads clearly on it. The hex code is #fab9b5.
Questions about #fab9b5
What is #fab9b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fab9b5 is rgb(250, 185, 181), in HSL hsl(3, 87%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 28%, 2%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #fab9b5?
Is #fab9b5 warm or cool?
#fab9b5 reads as a warm color because its pale red base carries noticeable pink undertones; its low saturation softens that warmth, giving it a mellow appearance rather than the intensity of a vivid coral or hot pink.
Is #fab9b5 readable on white or black?
#fab9b5 has a 1.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.67:1 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.