#FC9CA5 Hex Color
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A light, warm red with a pink cast, #fc9ca5 has a pastel finish and lively presence. Its high lightness keeps it gentle, while clear chroma adds energy to spring branding, baby products, romance, and food packaging. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or deep plum. The hex code is #fc9ca5, and black text reaches about 10.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #fc9ca5
What is #fc9ca5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fc9ca5 is rgb(252, 156, 165), in HSL hsl(354, 94%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 35%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fc9ca5?
Is #fc9ca5 warm or cool?
#fc9ca5 reads as a warm color because its red base and pink cast lean toward coral rather than blue-violet; its high lightness softens that warmth, giving it a friendly pastel feel for gentle, upbeat visual systems.
Is #fc9ca5 readable on white or black?
#fc9ca5 has a 2.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.43:1 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.