#FC8891 Hex Color
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A light, punchy red with a soft coral glow, the hex code #fc8891 reads warm and upbeat rather than urgent. Its saturation keeps energy high, so it works best as a supporting tone or accent, not a full background. Black text passes easily on it at about 9.1:1 contrast. Pair it with deep navy for a palette that feels sweet but sharp.
Questions about #fc8891
What is #fc8891 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fc8891 is rgb(252, 136, 145), in HSL hsl(355, 95%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 42%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fc8891?
Deep navy is the strongest match, giving this warm red a crisp edge. Charcoal and plum also work, while pale grays tend to wash it out.
Is #fc8891 readable on white or black?
#fc8891 has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.06:1 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.