#FC8E76 Hex Color
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#fc8e76 is a fresh, warm coral-red with high lightness and strong saturation, giving it a glowing, energetic presence without the weight of darker reds. The hex code works well as a lively accent in food, sports, sales, entertainment, and romance branding. Use black text for clear small type, while navy or charcoal can steady its softer edge.
Questions about #fc8e76
What is #fc8e76 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fc8e76 is rgb(252, 142, 118), in HSL hsl(11, 96%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 53%, 1%.
What text color works best with #fc8e76?
Black text has about a 9.3:1 contrast ratio on #fc8e76, so it meets WCAG AA for body text and provides clear readability at small sizes in typical interface use without adjustment. White text offers less contrast and should be reserved for nonessential display elements.
What colors pair well with #fc8e76?
Pair #fc8e76 with navy or charcoal to balance its light, warm intensity; muted sage can add a restrained natural counterpoint where its brightness needs visual control in branding, packaging, or interface components. Use the coral-red as an accent or supporting tone rather than covering every surface.
Is #fc8e76 readable on white or black?
#fc8e76 has a 2.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.26:1 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.