#FCB3A1 Hex Color
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#fcb3a1 is a light, warm pastel red with soft orange undertones and a mellow, muted finish. Its gentle glow suits spring branding, baby products, romance, and friendly food packaging. Use it as a broad background or supporting tone, then add charcoal or deep teal for definition. Black text remains highly legible, with about 12.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #fcb3a1.
Questions about #fcb3a1
What is #fcb3a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcb3a1 is rgb(252, 179, 161), in HSL hsl(12, 94%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 36%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fcb3a1?
#fcb3a1 pairs well with charcoal for clear definition, deep teal for complementary contrast, and soft neutrals for a calmer palette. Use it as a background or supporting accent, then reserve darker tones for headings, borders, and key details.
Is #fcb3a1 warm or cool?
#fcb3a1 reads as a warm pastel because its light red base carries soft orange undertones. That warmth gives it a friendly, gentle mood, making it suitable for spring branding, romantic visuals, baby products, and welcoming food packaging.
Is #fcb3a1 readable on white or black?
#fcb3a1 has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.10:1 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.