#FC948D Hex Color
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This pastel red is a warm, light-hearted shade that balances youthful energy with a soft, glowing finish. Because it offers high contrast, the hex code #fc948d works well for UI backgrounds or accents where you need readability without harshness. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys to ground the saturation, as it can look washed out against pure white.
Questions about #fc948d
What is #fc948d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fc948d is rgb(252, 148, 141), in HSL hsl(4, 95%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 44%, 1%.
What colors pair best with #fc948d in UI design?
Because #fc948d is quite saturated, it works best when anchored by deep neutral tones like charcoal or dark navy. These grounding colors prevent the pastel red from appearing washed out or overly harsh against standard white backgrounds.
Is #fc948d readable on white or black?
#fc948d has a 2.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.75:1 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.