#FADCD9 Hex Color
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Soft as the inside of a seashell, #fadcd9 is red stripped nearly white, with gray undertones that keep it calm. The hex code works well as a background color; black text on it reaches about 16.3:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for small body copy. It flatters deep plum and forest green better than the usual navy pairing.
Questions about #fadcd9
What is #fadcd9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fadcd9 is rgb(250, 220, 217), in HSL hsl(5, 77%, 92%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 13%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #fadcd9?
Deep plum and forest green make #fadcd9 look richer than the usual navy pairing. Charcoal also works when you want a soft, neutral background that still reads as pink rather than gray.
Is #fadcd9 readable on white or black?
#fadcd9 has a 1.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.30:1 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.