#FCA9AD Hex Color
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Soft and milky, this pastel red leans warm with a pink undertone that keeps it mellow instead of fiery. #fca9ad works best as a large background or supporting tone in spring and baby-themed designs, though it can wash out next to pure white. Pair it with deep teal for contrast. The hex code #fca9ad also holds black text well at about 11.4:1.
Questions about #fca9ad
What is #fca9ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fca9ad is rgb(252, 169, 173), in HSL hsl(357, 93%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 31%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fca9ad?
Deep teal and navy give #fca9ad the contrast its low saturation needs, while cream and warm gray keep palettes soft. Skip pure white backgrounds, since the color tends to fade against them.
Is #fca9ad readable on white or black?
#fca9ad has a 1.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.41:1 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.