#FC949B Hex Color
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#fc949b is a cheerful, pastel red with a high-key, luminous quality. This shade brings a fresh, youthful energy to digital interfaces and spring-themed branding. Since it provides excellent contrast with black text, it functions well as a primary background color. Designers should use this hex code sparingly as an accent to avoid overwhelming the viewer, pairing it with dark teals for a balanced, modern effect.
Questions about #fc949b
What is #fc949b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fc949b is rgb(252, 148, 155), in HSL hsl(356, 95%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 38%, 1%.
How do I balance the brightness of #fc949b in a design?
Because #fc949b has such a high-key, luminous quality, it can easily overwhelm a layout if used as a dominant color. Pair this hex color with dark teal or deep charcoal tones to ground its energy while maintaining a modern, professional look.
Is #fc949b readable on white or black?
#fc949b has a 2.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.84:1 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.