#FAD2D2 Hex Color
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This desaturated, pastel red feels airy and delicate. It functions best as a soft background, where it maintains high readability with black text. Because of its light chroma, this shade pairs well with deep forest greens to anchor the composition. The hex code #fad2d2 works well for UI elements that require an approachable, gentle touch rather than high-energy intensity.
Questions about #fad2d2
What is #fad2d2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fad2d2 is rgb(250, 210, 210), in HSL hsl(0, 80%, 90%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 16%, 2%.
What colors pair best with #fad2d2?
#fad2d2 works effectively as a soft, neutral-leaning base when paired with deep, saturated tones like forest green or charcoal to create visual weight. These darker anchors prevent the composition from feeling too washed out or overly delicate.
Is #fad2d2 readable on white or black?
#fad2d2 has a 1.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.21:1 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.