#FCB5A4 Hex Color

A gentle coral-peach with warmth

Hex color #fcb5a4 graphic
Light and softly muted, #fcb5a4 carries warm coral and peach undertones without feeling harsh. Its gentle saturation suits spring branding, baby products, romance, food packaging, and welcoming UI backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with deep navy or charcoal, since white can wash it out. The hex code #fcb5a4 supports clear black text at about 12.3:1 contrast.

Questions about #fcb5a4

What is #fcb5a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcb5a4 is rgb(252, 181, 164), in HSL hsl(12, 94%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 35%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fcb5a4?
Deep navy, charcoal, burgundy, and muted sage pair well with #fcb5a4, balancing its warm peach-coral base with darker contrast and restrained natural accents across branding, packaging, social graphics, and welcoming interface designs.
Is #fcb5a4 warm or cool?
#fcb5a4 reads as a warm, softly muted coral because its peach and orange undertones outweigh the cooler influence of pink, giving designs a gentle, welcoming mood rather than a sharp or highly energetic red.
Is #fcb5a4 readable on white or black?
#fcb5a4 has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.28:1 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.